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offensively

ADVERB
obnoxiously
Synonyms


ADVERB
outrageously
Synonyms


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“We’ve got to get some fuel and realize that what we’re doing out there offensively is unacceptable.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

“Obviously, where we’re at right now with the pitching, the starting pitching certainly being a strength, his value offensively is hugely important, and so we can’t compromise that in any fashion,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026

Deschamps identified that the spacing of France's defensive set-up was off and that offensively the players were in zones that didn't best suit many of them.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

On a night when his teammates struggled offensively, Brunson willed the Knicks to the series clinching victory, another gritty come-from-behind victory for a team that has made them a trademark.

From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026

People express themselves more People express themselves more offensively when their comments are offensively when they deliver their delivered through the Internet rather comments through the Internet rather than personally. than personally.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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