as in diligently
in a manner involving great or constant activity
he's been working actively toward the goal of opening his own restaurant
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Recent Examples of actively
Airport wait times listed in the MyTSA mobile app may be outdated because the agency isn't actively updating its websites during the shutdown.
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Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
Our team responded immediately, retrieved the robot, and are actively clearing the area.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
While everyone in the Backwoodz Studioz orbit is unorthodox in some way, ELUCID actively pursues the avant-garde.
—Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
And research shows that getting kids actively involved in cooking — not just watching — builds lasting food skills and healthier associations with meals.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Our investigators are now actively working to identify and locate the source of the threat.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
There were other times when officers were actively monitoring but weren't at the facility.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
Bill — who’s one of my favorites — his ideal show is one where people actively disagree with him, because that’s his art.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
More than half of workers are actively hunting for a new job, and 40% are on the lookout for better opportunities, Gallup found.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
Our team responded immediately, retrieved the robot, and are actively clearing the area.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
While everyone in the Backwoodz Studioz orbit is unorthodox in some way, ELUCID actively pursues the avant-garde.
—Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
And research shows that getting kids actively involved in cooking — not just watching — builds lasting food skills and healthier associations with meals.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Our investigators are now actively working to identify and locate the source of the threat.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
There were other times when officers were actively monitoring but weren't at the facility.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
Bill — who’s one of my favorites — his ideal show is one where people actively disagree with him, because that’s his art.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
More than half of workers are actively hunting for a new job, and 40% are on the lookout for better opportunities, Gallup found.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actively
Adverb
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Caleb practiced the Chappell Roan hit diligently with his piano teacher, Lori Stemmer, even rehearsing in his inflatable suit.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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For 10 years, Frances has worked diligently to become the perfect wife for Jo.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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For many Jewish Americans, the antisemitic incidents have confirmed longstanding fears about the rise of antisemitism, as well as the need to vigorously counter extremism and live their faith undaunted by threats.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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For many Jewish Americans, the antisemitic incidents have confirmed longstanding fears about the rise of antisemitism, as well as the need to vigorously counter extremism and live their faith undaunted by threats.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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That’s led to top Canadian creatives and producers becoming partners with major American producers busily making original movies and TV series in Toronto and Vancouver for global streaming platforms.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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Amid rampant speculation that Zendaya has already wed fiancé Tom Holland, the movie star is busily promoting The Drama, her upcoming A24 movie about, well, a wedding that may or may not end up happening.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Actively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actively. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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