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
Jonathan SchwarzExamples of vigorously in a Sentence
vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there
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That is partly a cultural challenge but the hope is that, with time, structural reform will lead to a culture of savers, investors and institutions more vigorously supporting growth.
—Riddhi Kanetkar, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025
Add sugar and whisk vigorously until dissolved.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Start the process by vigorously shaking or hanging then pounding the rug to remove loose dirt, crumbs, and other particles, then vacuum it thoroughly on both sides, using a canister vacuum with the hose or a high pile setting—and no beater bar!
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
With the Tegna deal pending, Nexstar’s decision was seen as an attempt to get in the good graces of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who had vigorously criticized Kimmel’s remarks and suggested local TV stations could lose their broadcast licenses if Kimmel were not taken off the air.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
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Riddhi Kanetkar, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025
Add sugar and whisk vigorously until dissolved.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Start the process by vigorously shaking or hanging then pounding the rug to remove loose dirt, crumbs, and other particles, then vacuum it thoroughly on both sides, using a canister vacuum with the hose or a high pile setting—and no beater bar!
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
With the Tegna deal pending, Nexstar’s decision was seen as an attempt to get in the good graces of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who had vigorously criticized Kimmel’s remarks and suggested local TV stations could lose their broadcast licenses if Kimmel were not taken off the air.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorously. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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