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carefully

[kair-fuh-lee] / ˈkɛər fə li /
ADVERB
cautiously; painstakingly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anxiously attentively conscientiously correctly deliberately delicately discreetly faithfully fully gingerly laboriously meticulously precisely prudently rigorously scrupulously thoroughly thoughtfully warily
WEAK
circumspectly concernedly dependably exactly fastidiously guardedly heedfully honorably in detail particularly providently punctiliously regardfully reliably solicitously trustily uprightly vigilantly watchfully with forethought with reservations
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inadequately incompletely partially uncarefully
WEAK
carelessly incautiously thoughtlessly

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Economists will be studying Tuesday’s numbers carefully in order to refine their estimates for what the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge will show in its March reading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

This was a carefully orchestrated operation, said detectives from Cheshire Police, tasked with investigating the case.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

It said that a US proposal to grant American military aircraft access over Indonesian airspace was being "carefully reviewed".

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Ahmed’s electrifying turn illuminates the text, carefully honed by Lesslie.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

‘Maybe,’ said the Walker, removing a bone from his mouth and stowing it carefully inside his cape.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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