as in vigorously
in a vigorous and forceful manner
in the past, the senator has always strongly opposed any suggested increase in taxes
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Recent Examples of strongly
However, the juvenile birds’ solution strategies were actually more strongly influenced by how their siblings and the non-parent adults around them solved the puzzle.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025
The award will be presented in person by Oscar, Emmy and Tony winner Liza Minnelli, another performer who is strongly associated with dance.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2025
That’s also why Israel is likely to strongly oppose his release.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Van Epps will be the favorite in the state’s strongly conservative 7th Congressional District.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025
The award will be presented in person by Oscar, Emmy and Tony winner Liza Minnelli, another performer who is strongly associated with dance.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2025
That’s also why Israel is likely to strongly oppose his release.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Van Epps will be the favorite in the state’s strongly conservative 7th Congressional District.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strongly
Adverb
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Cornerback Darnay Holmes, suffering from a thigh cramp and desperate to return to the game in the final minutes, pulled down his uniform pants — exposing his backside — while a trainer vigorously massaged the area.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Scientists have found that herbicides are most effective on weeds that are growing vigorously.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Porter was stopped by deputies while switching seats with her father during a drive, and body camera footage shows her being forcibly detained, according to her lawsuit.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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Several individuals were seen forcibly restrained.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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As the controversy surrounding Allen, Mia, Dylan and Previn entered the spotlight again in the wake of the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements, Keaton — who was romantically involved with Allen prior to his relationship with Mia — stood firmly behind him.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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With summer firmly in the rearview mirror, the film industry is bringing out its biggest guns, and 2025 is set to go out with a bang.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Richards has vehemently denied Glanville's claims.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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When the affair allegations initially emerged, Kate vehemently denied things ever turned romantic with Neild.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Tech companies are competing fiercely to build the most powerful AI models, but some investors worry the market is in a bubble.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Deep into injury time, there was an example of Van Hecke’s fiercely competitive nature.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Her honesty about the emotional toll of illness also landed powerfully.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
10 Oct. 2025
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His swaggering boots remained powerfully on.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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That youthful connection continued through other hosts who took over NBC's Late Night franchise, from the serious silliness of Conan O'Brien to the hard-partying glad-handing of Jimmy Fallon.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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But generally, football fans are blessed to have multiple rankings working hard to pump out data.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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Five minutes later, Chris Jones strolls into the same space — not all that unlike his stroll on his final play — and offers the same sentiment more forcefully.—
Sam McDowell
Updated October 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Strongly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strongly. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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