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Recent Examples of negatively
Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
But a second poll in the days after the April 8 ceasefire found that Israelis rated the management of the war by the government — not just Netanyahu — more negatively than positively.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Nearly 30% said the relationship negatively affected their mental health or that the other person was too negative.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Majorities of Democrats, independents and Republicans rated their personal finances negatively in the Fox poll.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
For the second time this week, the state Senate spent hours discussing complicated technology legislation, with lawmakers once again advancing a bill over strong objections that regulating rapidly changing technology could negatively affect local businesses.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Activities that contributed negatively to the environment were taxed, and environmentally sustainable practices were rewarded with tax deductions.
—Larz May, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
With Friday’s release, management did say that higher energy prices due to the Mideast conflict stand to negatively impact fiscal 2027 profitability.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Beyond the classroom stress, students at schools may face bullying and other social dynamics that negatively impact their mental health.
—Jennifer Huddleston, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
But a second poll in the days after the April 8 ceasefire found that Israelis rated the management of the war by the government — not just Netanyahu — more negatively than positively.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Nearly 30% said the relationship negatively affected their mental health or that the other person was too negative.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Majorities of Democrats, independents and Republicans rated their personal finances negatively in the Fox poll.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
For the second time this week, the state Senate spent hours discussing complicated technology legislation, with lawmakers once again advancing a bill over strong objections that regulating rapidly changing technology could negatively affect local businesses.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Activities that contributed negatively to the environment were taxed, and environmentally sustainable practices were rewarded with tax deductions.
—Larz May, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
With Friday’s release, management did say that higher energy prices due to the Mideast conflict stand to negatively impact fiscal 2027 profitability.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Beyond the classroom stress, students at schools may face bullying and other social dynamics that negatively impact their mental health.
—Jennifer Huddleston, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negatively
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More than three-quarters of independent voters view him unfavorably, while 70% of Republicans view him favorably.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The mixed messaging about gas prices and the war comes as the president’s popularity is near an all-time low and the war in Iran is viewed unfavorably by a majority of Americans, recent polls show.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The man accused of killing a Chicago police officer and critically wounding another during a shooting at Swedish Hospital is due in court on Tuesday to face charges from a previous case.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But a Chicago police officer was dead and another was critically wounded.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The craze has even spawned knockoffs, disparagingly known as Lafufu.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
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Trump wrote, referring disparagingly to its defense capabilities under Denmark.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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Sure, the White House is cynically exploiting a painful situation.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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All these decades later, a great many people still think gasoline supplies and prices are being cynically gamed by the oil companies.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Negatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negatively. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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