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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Testifying for the defense, variety show hosts Ed Sullivan, Garry Moore, and Perry Como vigorously stuck up for the medium that made them.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Other Latin American countries that had suffered under military dictatorships vigorously prosecuted the perpetrators of human rights abuses, but Brazil did not follow suit.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2025
Conservatives have been decrying identity politics for years, and liberals have been just as vigorously espousing them as key to winning races.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
The men are vigorously championing their records creating innovation here in Indiana and say that the state has benefited from its investment in their groups.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
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Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Other Latin American countries that had suffered under military dictatorships vigorously prosecuted the perpetrators of human rights abuses, but Brazil did not follow suit.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2025
Conservatives have been decrying identity politics for years, and liberals have been just as vigorously espousing them as key to winning races.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
The men are vigorously championing their records creating innovation here in Indiana and say that the state has benefited from its investment in their groups.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2025.
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