vigorously
adverb
vig·or·ous·ly
ˈvi-g(ə-)rəs-lē 
: in a vigorous manner : with force and energy
He vigorously denied the accusations.
In a medium bowl, vigorously stir together the remaining ingredients, except for the pine nuts, to make the filling.—
Mei Chin
Mei ChinLast fall, Democratic congressional staffers vigorously researched what options they have …—Jonathan Schwarz
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vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there
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The idea is to ensure that your grass grows so vigorously that there will be no room for clover.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously with one hand while moving the pan back and forth with the other, until the sauce glossily drapes the noodles, 5 to 7 minutes.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
In court filings, their attorneys vigorously contested the charges.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
The family was politically active and decidedly left-leaning, campaigning vigorously against the rule of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, and then, following the Islamic Revolution, against that of the Ayatollah Khomeini.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 June 2026
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David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously with one hand while moving the pan back and forth with the other, until the sauce glossily drapes the noodles, 5 to 7 minutes.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
In court filings, their attorneys vigorously contested the charges.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
The family was politically active and decidedly left-leaning, campaigning vigorously against the rule of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, and then, following the Islamic Revolution, against that of the Ayatollah Khomeini.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 June 2026
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorously. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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