as in extremely
to a great degree
all of a sudden everything went desperately wrong
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Recent Examples of desperately
Few people realise that the $640 million in negotiable bearer bonds Hans so desperately wanted was needed to fund his vinyl addiction.
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Chris Haslam, Wired News, 23 May 2025
However, ever since then, Brogdon has struggled to stay healthy, and Nesmith has blossomed into the exact type of three-and-D role player this Pacers’ team desperately needs.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Israel’s allies are desperately trying to change the country’s war trajectory as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to relent on his mission to exterminate Hamas.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2025
Syria desperately needs investment to rebuild infrastructure and reduce widespread poverty.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Chris Haslam, Wired News, 23 May 2025
However, ever since then, Brogdon has struggled to stay healthy, and Nesmith has blossomed into the exact type of three-and-D role player this Pacers’ team desperately needs.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Israel’s allies are desperately trying to change the country’s war trajectory as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to relent on his mission to exterminate Hamas.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2025
Syria desperately needs investment to rebuild infrastructure and reduce widespread poverty.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desperately
Adverb
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With extremely long battery life, this is a productivity portable that will get you through an entire day on the go, and the keyboard is a pleasure to use.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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Continuing with her streak of daring silhouettes, the performer took the stage in a black textured jumpsuit with a completely open back that sat extremely low on her hips.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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So, this is a terrible – terribly misguided policy.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2025
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The reason Evin is infamous is because of its terribly cruel high security detention centers that are poorly supervised by the Prison Chief.—
Jeff Kaufman,
Time,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Hours later, the bodies of seven children - most of them badly burned - arrived at the hospital, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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One soldier who served under him was wounded badly.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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Huang held on, and did so through incredibly difficult stretches that included him fighting to keep his job.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Green tea in particular is incredibly anti-inflammatory.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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Every department, every person in the show, every actor is just bringing it to the very last take to the very last minute.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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There’s a very different look and feel between the two, with the common thread being challenging Pete Dye designs.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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Gaza, too, has become a source of disagreement, particularly this month, as Israel has ramped up missile strikes on the region.—
Daniel Byman,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2025
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There’s no need to feel too sorry for Cruise, though.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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However, that hasn’t happened with the current boom because, as of yet, there's been little financial pressure for people to sell their home — and therefore to cut the asking price to do so.—
Ingo Winzer,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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This is not okay and watching this video is actually so upsetting..—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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With the doors flung open and sun dappling the eclectic interiors, Ngoc Minh Ngo’s photos really convey the easy-breezy quality of summer life for the lucky family.—
Amy Astley,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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And the city and state taxpayers will bear the cost of any fix — and does anyone really think our government is capable of doing that effectively? — Dean Gerber, Chicago Submit a letter, of no more than 400 words, to the editor here or email [email protected].—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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“Desperately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desperately. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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