INDIRECTLY Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

indirectly

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as in obliquely

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Recent Examples of indirectly Since potential is not directly observable, followers and observers must infer it indirectly from available cues and signals, such as appearance, reputation, networks, communication style, confidence, and other signals. — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 As a neutral administrator of elections, the state should have no business encouraging false political association, even indirectly. — Ethan Hicks, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 What bond yields mean for other consumer loans Rates on car loans, credit cards and student debt are also directly or indirectly tied to bond yields, meaning those monthly payments could increase as well. — Jessica Dickler,sarah Agostino, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 This is especially important for complex social experiences, which are only indirectly related to the genetic variants used as proxies. — The Conversation Us, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026 That’s why there’s such a culture around signaling wealth indirectly. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Key Takeaways Peppermint tea is a relaxing beverage that may indirectly promote better sleep. — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2026 But the fallout from the smoke migration may be helping the administration indirectly by easing pushback from northern border-state GOP lawmakers. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 21 July 2026 Hiddleston also studied classics at Cambridge University and had visited the Pompeii archaeological site as a teenager, which the Marvel star attributes to indirectly influencing his career path into acting. — ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

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obliquely

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In particular, González’s works enable his performers to obliquely animate histories of resistance and refusal.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
This was how Szymborska chose to commemorate the loss of her own great love; quietly, obliquely, and with vast imaginative generosity.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

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