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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Remove from heat and whisk vigorously until well combined.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
The three-term Republican attorney general vigorously sought to oust Phelan in the GOP primary, forcing a runoff that the outgoing House leader barely survived.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
After each dilution, the product is shaken vigorously using a process called succussion, which is believed to enhance the effectiveness of the final product.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
In the video, Arina is seen at an airport check-in counter vigorously pushing her suitcase into a metal frame bag checker and later struggling to extract it, both actions requiring visible force.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
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Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
The three-term Republican attorney general vigorously sought to oust Phelan in the GOP primary, forcing a runoff that the outgoing House leader barely survived.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
After each dilution, the product is shaken vigorously using a process called succussion, which is believed to enhance the effectiveness of the final product.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
In the video, Arina is seen at an airport check-in counter vigorously pushing her suitcase into a metal frame bag checker and later struggling to extract it, both actions requiring visible force.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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