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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But even the best of them all, glyphosate sprays used at its top rate of application and applied in late spring/early summer when bamboo is growing most vigorously won’t give total control.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
Place your left hand on top of the glass, sealing it, while swirling the glass vigorously with your right (meaning that both hands are now swirling together).
—Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Add the sugar mixture and immediately whisk vigorously until well combined and mostly smooth.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Iran has vigorously defended its right to continue enriching uranium, even as the nation’s leaders have insisted the substance is intended only for civilian use.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 18 June 2025
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
Place your left hand on top of the glass, sealing it, while swirling the glass vigorously with your right (meaning that both hands are now swirling together).
—Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Add the sugar mixture and immediately whisk vigorously until well combined and mostly smooth.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Iran has vigorously defended its right to continue enriching uranium, even as the nation’s leaders have insisted the substance is intended only for civilian use.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigorously
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorously. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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