as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
the crew worked energetically to get the parade float done on time
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Recent Examples of energetically
As Venus harmonizes with Pluto, allies become evident while enemies are energetically repelled.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
At age 69, Lynn Ianni is a pickleball whiz, zipping from dinks to drives energetically.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026
Think stark pastel tableaux by cinematographer Pasit Tandaechanurat and human performers who act about as energetically as furniture.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Reproduction in these animals has long been considered a slow, energetically demanding process, especially compared with most bony fishes, yet until this study, no one had directly measured how much energy a shark actually uses while producing eggs.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In other words, relationships that drain you (financially, emotionally or energetically) won’t survive another season.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
This is a rebirth point, emotionally, energetically, and intuitively.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
In a two- to three-quart bowl, whisk the eggs and add the maple syrup, milk, and vegetable oil, mixing energetically with the whisk.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
After decades of seven-day weeks running the store, Montero still comes every day to take deliveries and energetically supervise.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
At age 69, Lynn Ianni is a pickleball whiz, zipping from dinks to drives energetically.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026
Think stark pastel tableaux by cinematographer Pasit Tandaechanurat and human performers who act about as energetically as furniture.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Reproduction in these animals has long been considered a slow, energetically demanding process, especially compared with most bony fishes, yet until this study, no one had directly measured how much energy a shark actually uses while producing eggs.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In other words, relationships that drain you (financially, emotionally or energetically) won’t survive another season.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
This is a rebirth point, emotionally, energetically, and intuitively.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
In a two- to three-quart bowl, whisk the eggs and add the maple syrup, milk, and vegetable oil, mixing energetically with the whisk.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
After decades of seven-day weeks running the store, Montero still comes every day to take deliveries and energetically supervise.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energetically
Adverb
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The resolution is strongly worded but also filled with caveats — noting that the district will comply with contracting and procurement laws.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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While Lamont and gun safety advocates strongly favor the bill, supporters of the Second Amendment are pushing back.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Blow into the solution with a straw, then stir vigorously with the straw.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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His campaign has also filed paperwork with state election officials questioning Swalwell’s residency in California, claims that Swalwell has vigorously rebutted.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The minister has previously accused Ukraine of forcibly conscripting members of a roughly 75,000-strong community of ethnic Hungarians residing in the western Ukrainian region of Zakarpattia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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In the opening moments of the second episode of the two-part finale, Byron’s wife Franny (Isabella Rossellini) is forcibly given The Beauty by her sons, Tig (Ray Nicholson) and Gunther (Brandon Gillard).—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Like many other students at her high school, Aditi is powerfully affected by the book ban.—
Tahneer Oksman,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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Minutes later, Afrifa’s volley was powerfully struck but well saved in stoppage time.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Antscan/YouTube Beamtime at major synchrotron facilities is scarce and fiercely competitive, a practical bottleneck for any effort to digitize biodiversity at scale, notes Blagoderov.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026
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The projectiles failed to reach their target, but the Israeli military struck back fiercely.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Like in 2025, the Longhorns enter Sunday's NCAA Tournament selection announcement firmly on the bubble after finishing the regular season with a mediocre record highlighted by a few high-profile wins.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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For example, the European Union now accounts for 21% of global generative AI research publications, placing it firmly in the world’s top tier of AI science.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Israel, which was founded in the aftermath of the Holocaust, has vehemently denied the accusations.—
MOLLY QUELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Israel, which was founded in the aftermath of the Holocaust, has vehemently denied the allegations.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Wahlin said that there’s a difference between making a mistake and making a hard-working mistake.—
Dean Spiros,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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England came into the game under fire for its kick-heavy approach, but ran hard at France and was constantly rewarded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Energetically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energetically. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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