discretely

Definition of discretelynext
as in separately
for each person or thing The two problems should be addressed discretely, as one is unrelated to the other.

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Recent Examples of discretely The Taliban bans filming in public areas where flogging as well as stoning takes place, but MA says that individuals who oppose the practice have been discretely filming these events, then posting the video. — Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026 The $85 billion company is breaking up the empire into two different businesses discretely focused on connectivity and content. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 29 June 2026 The California judge noticed that some Meta employees were wearing Meta smart glasses, which can discretely record sound and video. — Dave Lieber mar. 5, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026 Tucked discretely within the hotel, Bar Aristide is the hotel's speakeasy-style hideaway that feels more like a private members' club. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2025 Snag this shoe storage cabinet that holds 24 pairs and doubles as an entryway table, or opt for this under-bed solution that discretely keeps shoes and clothes hidden away. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025 Somebody’s dad discretely pulled a Fanta from his bag and opened it with a fizz. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discretely
Adverb
  • Be sure to check whether either saves any money compared with buying the power bank or power station separately.
    — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Instinct says users can separately delete data indexed from outside sources.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • The state should have to individually make cases to collect the money rather than automatically applying liens.
    — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • An exploitable attack path may consist of findings that would not individually justify an emergency fix but collectively provide access to business-critical systems and data.
    — Taylor Morgan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Discretely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretely. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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