1
as in poorly
in an unsatisfactory way
I'm afraid you performed quite badly in our last rehearsal
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as in terribly
to a great degree
blood donors are badly needed this time of year
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Recent Examples of badly
Trump's idea to relocate Palestinians from Gaza could worsen humanitarian crisis: Experts
Khan held up a photograph of a little girl's foot, which was badly burned.
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Camilla Alcini, ABC News, 12 Feb. 2025
While there were comparisons to Tom Brady going into the game in which some believed Mahomes would be in his stratosphere with a third consecutive title, the loss – for some – diminished his standing so badly that the gap between both is almost insurmountable.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
Torrey Pines was the site of his last top-10 finish on the PGA Tour in 2020, a year before Woods badly mangled his right leg in a car crash on a coastal Los Angeles road.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Those questions gave an early indication that the trial was going badly for CNN.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
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Camilla Alcini, ABC News, 12 Feb. 2025
While there were comparisons to Tom Brady going into the game in which some believed Mahomes would be in his stratosphere with a third consecutive title, the loss – for some – diminished his standing so badly that the gap between both is almost insurmountable.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
Torrey Pines was the site of his last top-10 finish on the PGA Tour in 2020, a year before Woods badly mangled his right leg in a car crash on a coastal Los Angeles road.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Those questions gave an early indication that the trial was going badly for CNN.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for badly
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The notion that a business that is doing poorly will always improve and return to strength is just silly.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
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The creation of multiple automatic bids for each power conference would greatly limit the role of the selection committee — a good thing given how poorly the committee performed this winter.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The team struggles terribly from 3-point range, averaging a league-worst 30.6 percent.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Cosmic bookmakers don’t make an impact terribly likely.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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Remember, too much of a good thing can turn bad quickly!—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
3 Apr. 2024
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That started off bad and got better.—
Vulture,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2023
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Amazon Prime Video has become extremely aggressive in its bid to vacuum up TV ad dollars, and has done the same.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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Bacteria pneumonia can spread to the bloodstream and cause sepsis, which is extremely dangerous and can be quickly fatal.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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Next month, the Academy will dutifully hand out Oscars to an array of very deserving, very human winners.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Prior to the constructs of DEI, there was very little alternatives or options for women to have a fair and equal chance to succeed in the communities or in higher education in general.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2025
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First and foremost, South Korea has high pollution levels, which cause skin sensitivity, and cica is known to be incredibly calming.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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Keep: Two-motor powertrain The all-wheel drive version of the Buzz was incredibly useful during a typical late winter ice storm.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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In some locales like Bali, the trendy cafes and other businesses popular among foreigners are too expensive for locals who earn a daily minimum wage of about $10.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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These other popular word games are quite the challenge, too.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The addition of about 500 new jobs will have a significant impact on the area’s employment and economic landscapes, Sada said, noting that the chamber doesn’t anticipate these positions to be highly specialized roles.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Skillfully adapted by Kurzel’s frequent collaborator Shaun Grant, the drama benefits from the highly personal feel of the material.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Badly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/badly. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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