fixedly

adverb

Definition of fixedlynext
as in rigidly

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  1. intently
  2. squarely
  3. surely
Adverb
  • Washington should work intently to cooperate with Beijing to tame rivalry and advance joint efforts to tackle global challenges.
    Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Baker seemed skeptical and confused by Republicans’ argument during Tuesday’s hearing, intently questioning lawyers for the RNC about their primary claim.
    Ella Lee, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of intently
Adverb
  • Giving season is squarely upon us, and during this time, many high-net-worth individuals look to make a meaningful impact while maximizing tax benefits—especially with nearly a third of annual giving occurring in December.
    April Rudin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Indeed, such a challenge would squarely confront significant questions about the scope of equal protection rights for uniformed servicemembers—a question that our legal system is usually loathe to address.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of squarely
Adverb
  • The chance to win some viral fame or even just positive online attention is surely part of it, but those returns are diminishing.
    Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
  • If there’s a property to whet buyers’ appetites, this is surely it.
    Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of surely
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