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.—
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vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there
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New York City Marathon Race day: November 2 The New York City Marathon is the world’s largest race—more than 55,000 finished in 2024—and is considered an unofficial holiday for the thousands of spectators who vigorously cheer as the runners make their way through all five boroughs.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
The internal funding mechanism will enable the Big Ten to compete more vigorously for out-of-market athletes, who traditionally have stayed near their homes in football-rich states of Texas and Florida.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Though the neighborhood pictured above was still burning vigorously Wednesday, further northwest the fire had already done horrific damage and left most homes in smoldering ruins.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Place lid back on the pickle jar, and shake vigorously until the seasoning is well-combined in the brine.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
The internal funding mechanism will enable the Big Ten to compete more vigorously for out-of-market athletes, who traditionally have stayed near their homes in football-rich states of Texas and Florida.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Though the neighborhood pictured above was still burning vigorously Wednesday, further northwest the fire had already done horrific damage and left most homes in smoldering ruins.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Place lid back on the pickle jar, and shake vigorously until the seasoning is well-combined in the brine.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorously. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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