as in loosely
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Recent Examples of metaphorically
Mountains as towering, imposing and seemingly unconquerable landscapes have been metaphorically linked to power and challenge.
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Jenny Hall, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
The story took a metaphorically magical bent, focusing on music’s power to unite — and potentially summon a bear.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
So here are the best pour-over coffeemakers this week, metaphorically speaking.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Several numbers have a been-there feel, such as when Itzel sings metaphorically about longing for the freedom of a bird.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
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Jenny Hall, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
The story took a metaphorically magical bent, focusing on music’s power to unite — and potentially summon a bear.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
So here are the best pour-over coffeemakers this week, metaphorically speaking.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Several numbers have a been-there feel, such as when Itzel sings metaphorically about longing for the freedom of a bird.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metaphorically
Adverb
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That’s not ideal if your clothes are just loosely tucked inside.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
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Aunt Phoebe is standing under one, the noose already looped loosely around her neck.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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The program will be designed to enable young people to work and travel freely in Europe again, but will be capped and time-limited, mirroring existing schemes the U.K. has with countries such as Australia and New Zealand.—
Holly Ellyatt,Silvia Amaro,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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Miranda was finally able to receive her new driver’s license after 22 years and is able to travel more freely.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2025
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“Metaphorically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metaphorically. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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