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
Organizations actively developing ProSocial AI become magnets for engineers, data scientists, and ethicists who want meaningful work that contributes positively to society.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Chérizier, 48, who’s been actively meeting with former rivals, may be trying to duplicate the conditions in Carrefour, a sprawling suburb south of the capital where gangs now settle disputes, enact rules and profit from residents’ commercial activities.
—Johnny Fils-Aimé, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
The South Korean government has been actively working to secure the workers’ release, along with its representatives at the Korean Embassy in Washington, DC, and the Consulate General in Atlanta.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Memphis Police are actively investigating the incident.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
Sir Oliver Lodge had been actively engaged in ghost hunting and attempts to contact the dead both before and throughout the war, and the rest of the Lodge family shared his interest.
—Alice Vernon
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
After more than half a century, Gustafson remains actively involved in his craft.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The farm also offered a safe haven during the pandemic for the siblings, and Livia has been actively supporting Quintosapore, managing its communication and marketing initiatives.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Chérizier, 48, who’s been actively meeting with former rivals, may be trying to duplicate the conditions in Carrefour, a sprawling suburb south of the capital where gangs now settle disputes, enact rules and profit from residents’ commercial activities.
—Johnny Fils-Aimé, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
The South Korean government has been actively working to secure the workers’ release, along with its representatives at the Korean Embassy in Washington, DC, and the Consulate General in Atlanta.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Memphis Police are actively investigating the incident.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
Sir Oliver Lodge had been actively engaged in ghost hunting and attempts to contact the dead both before and throughout the war, and the rest of the Lodge family shared his interest.
—Alice Vernon
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
After more than half a century, Gustafson remains actively involved in his craft.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The farm also offered a safe haven during the pandemic for the siblings, and Livia has been actively supporting Quintosapore, managing its communication and marketing initiatives.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actively
Adverb
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The Royals demonstrated patience and diligently worked favorable counts before landing the knockout blow.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Since taking the role, Kennedy has worked diligently to dismantle the country's premier vaccination infrastructure, as well as directly hinder access to lifesaving shots.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The numbers unfold in impressively layered choreography as the Shakers move vigorously in an effort to clear their minds and bodies of sin.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Whether shown vigorously doing push-ups (the elderly actor is still in tremendous shape) or in tender moments with O’Toole that remind us that sensuality needn’t diminish with age, Glenn owns the film from first moment to last, investing his crusty character with dignity and subtle humor.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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According to PreCrime Labs, the threat research team at BforeAI, criminals have been busily creating new domains to offer everything from fake merchandise to non-existent free streaming of the games.—
Emma Woollacott,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Actively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actively. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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