as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there
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Recent Examples of vigorously
Throughout the year, videos of ICE arrests in which agents have been captured smashing the window of a car with a pregnant woman inside, vigorously beating a man who is curled up on the asphalt, and tossing tear gas canisters near a toddler and a baby have gone viral.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu of Houston, who attended the news conference but is not part of the Central Texas delegation, vigorously nodded in support as his colleagues spoke about their priorities but did not make remarks.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Remove from heat and whisk vigorously until well combined.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
The three-term Republican attorney general vigorously sought to oust Phelan in the GOP primary, forcing a runoff that the outgoing House leader barely survived.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu of Houston, who attended the news conference but is not part of the Central Texas delegation, vigorously nodded in support as his colleagues spoke about their priorities but did not make remarks.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Remove from heat and whisk vigorously until well combined.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
The three-term Republican attorney general vigorously sought to oust Phelan in the GOP primary, forcing a runoff that the outgoing House leader barely survived.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorously
Adverb
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Taiwan strongly objects to China’s sovereignty claims.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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With players across the industry looking to carve out a unique space, his aim is to deliver an agile operating model that positions the business strongly for the next generation of consumers—not to mention a possible strategic acquisition.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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When 25-year-old Amadeus arrives in bustling 18th-century Vienna, no longer a child prodigy and craving creative freedom, his world collides with two pivotal figures: his fiercely loyal future wife, Constanze Weber, and devoutly religious court composer, Antonio Salieri.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
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Their assemblage resounded with calls for fighting back against President Donald Trump and boisterous camaraderie in the name of winning in 2026. Democrats may be rallying and kumbaya-ing now, but their upcoming primary campaigns will be brutal and fiercely competitive.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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Just his razor-sharp intellect and the motivation to work hard.—
Rich Tabaka,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Snitker kept him out of the lineup for a couple of games but said Harris was working hard with Hyers to get things turned around at the plate.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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When JPMorgan Chase put the kibosh on flexible, hybrid schedules this year, CEO Jamie Dimon forcefully defended the move, saying returning to the office five days a week was essential to mentor new employees and foster company culture.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorously. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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