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
Whisk vigorously until most of the sugar is dissolved.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
The search yielded 83 tiny, starburst galaxies, all vigorously forming stars when the universe was just 800 million years old, around 6% of its current age.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 June 2025
While Silicon Valley has made extraordinary contributions – and promoted them vigorously – the rules that work for a few may not work for you.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
That has not stopped Ukrainians from fighting vigorously for their freedom.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
The search yielded 83 tiny, starburst galaxies, all vigorously forming stars when the universe was just 800 million years old, around 6% of its current age.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 June 2025
While Silicon Valley has made extraordinary contributions – and promoted them vigorously – the rules that work for a few may not work for you.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
That has not stopped Ukrainians from fighting vigorously for their freedom.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigorously
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorously
Adverb
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Others, however, strongly encouraged the OP to consider the expensive sitter option for her pup.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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The sisters and their coaches strongly disagree, arguing the uniforms are more likely a disadvantage.—
Lee V. Gaines,
NPR,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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The United States is a fiercely capitalist society based on the meritocratic idea that everyone has the opportunity to build their own futures—and fortunes.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The oil industry lobbies fiercely against such changes, arguing any state that adopts them would drive producers to friendlier regions, causing a blow to state coffers.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
7 July 2025
Adverb
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This is important because using either the non-taxpayer midlevel exception or the bi-annual exception would hard cap the Heat at the first apron of $195.9 million.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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In travel, this shows up in places that are calm, intentional, and not trying too hard.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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Walmart is recalling 850,000 Ozark Trail 64 bottles because the lid can forcefully eject and injure users.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
10 July 2025
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorously. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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