as in extremely
to a great degree
all of a sudden everything went desperately wrong
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Recent Examples of desperately
With the Panthers desperately needing improved play from their pass rushers, Carter — considered a rising star in NFL coaching circles — will have his work cut out for him.
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Mike Kaye
july 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
The firm had lost more than two-thirds of its staff; Lutnick sobbed during TV interviews while desperately trying to keep the business from going under.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
As the threats heightened, her mother desperately searched for a way to protect her youngest daughter.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
From Star Trek legend to tireless activist, Takei brings humor, wisdom, and clarity to an era that desperately needs all three.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
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Mike Kaye
july 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
The firm had lost more than two-thirds of its staff; Lutnick sobbed during TV interviews while desperately trying to keep the business from going under.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
As the threats heightened, her mother desperately searched for a way to protect her youngest daughter.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
From Star Trek legend to tireless activist, Takei brings humor, wisdom, and clarity to an era that desperately needs all three.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desperately
Adverb
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It’s coated in a thin layer of real gold – not just to look fancy, but because gold reflects infrared light extremely well.—
Adi Foord,
Space.com,
26 July 2025
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The Jacksonville Jaguars made an extremely aggressive move in the 2025 NFL Draft.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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But in practice, most boards aren’t terribly interested in the minutiae of fiscal responsibility and operational efficiencies.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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There’s nothing terribly significant about the six-month mark since the Eaton and Palisades fires, or any other history-book disaster.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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Shares of the retailer, which isn’t doing as badly as a 49% short position would suggest, flew 37.6% yesterday.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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If Cleveland can poach Crawford and Abel from the Phillies, trading Clase might not hurt the future for the Guardians too badly.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
Adverb
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This particular trick works incredibly well for window and standing air conditioners, since their output is already focused in a single area of the home.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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Sour Strawberry Candy Belts These sour straws are almost too chewy, but incredibly satisfying.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 July 2025
Adverb
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And a lot of people took it very much to heart and very seriously.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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And notably Melvin Capital, which had a very large short position against GameStop, lost billions of dollars and closed because of this trade.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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There’s plenty of homegrown flair, too, with several members of the U.S. men’s national team expected to appear alongside players from Mexico's team that recently claimed the CONCACAF Gold Cup in Houston.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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Construction continues on nearly $200 million in roadway improvements at Nashville International Airport, and that means traffic interruptions persist too.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
Adverb
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Trump’s base may not so easily move on to the next culture war battle or shiny conspiracy theory.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
15 July 2025
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That’s Trump’s average approval rating so far during his second term, higher than his 41% average approval rating throughout the duration of his first term, according to Gallup.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Each suite has its own floor, but the public spaces are where the hotel really shines.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Headlights is threaded with questions about how far success can really take you.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
14 July 2025
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“Desperately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desperately. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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