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vaguely

[veyg-lee] / ˈveɪg li /


ADVERB
indistinctly
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Analogies would become almost impossible to police, and nearly any modern restriction could be justified by identifying some vaguely similar historical concern.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026

The problem is that if you read the memorandum of understanding that vaguely outlines the deal, this isn’t true.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

These were foods for when snow was falling outside and “stick to your ribs” sounded reassuring rather than vaguely threatening.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026

Here they feel more like vaguely benevolent interstellar therapists trying to help humanity get its act together.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The voices sounded vaguely human, but that meant nothing.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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