ploddingly

adverb

as in heavily

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ploddingly
  1. heavily
  2. deliberately
  3. cautiously
Adverb
  • The former Louisville standout was heavily peppered Friday night, accumulating five targets in Miami’s first three drives.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But rather than revert to pre-pandemic ways afterward, schools continued to relying heavily on them.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of heavily
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  • Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.
    — Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Meta Platforms — The Instagram and Facebook owner jumped 3% after the company and state attorneys general reached a settlement in a case that claimed Meta deliberately made its applications addictive for teenagers.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of deliberately
Adverb
  • Demographic experts are cautiously optimistic about the new scheme, which appears to offer more sustained and holistic support for families.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • All fungicides should be used cautiously and according to the label instructions.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of cautiously
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“Ploddingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ploddingly. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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