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
The idea of actively defining an ethos apart from rampant gain and living by it in such a way as to let others live too… That doesn’t enter the picture.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
And in addition to gathering sensitive information, attackers could find many ways to actively exploit those vulnerabilities.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
But our present government is actively working to worsen global warming and make communities less resilient to its effects.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
The municipality actively supports film crews, offering strong logistical coordination.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Bank of America and Citigroup have begun actively exploring stablecoins, with Citi recently unveiling plans to launch a crypto custody service for clients in 2026.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Forest supporters actively railed against it.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
In a recent update video, Fosterling shared that Blossom now enjoys more freedom in her new foster home and has begun actively seeking affection from her caregiver and family.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Worrell was approached by his colleagues to be Council president last term, but didn’t actively pursue the role, instead opting to throw his support behind Louijeune, a City Hall source told the Herald.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
And in addition to gathering sensitive information, attackers could find many ways to actively exploit those vulnerabilities.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
But our present government is actively working to worsen global warming and make communities less resilient to its effects.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
The municipality actively supports film crews, offering strong logistical coordination.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Bank of America and Citigroup have begun actively exploring stablecoins, with Citi recently unveiling plans to launch a crypto custody service for clients in 2026.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Forest supporters actively railed against it.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
In a recent update video, Fosterling shared that Blossom now enjoys more freedom in her new foster home and has begun actively seeking affection from her caregiver and family.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Worrell was approached by his colleagues to be Council president last term, but didn’t actively pursue the role, instead opting to throw his support behind Louijeune, a City Hall source told the Herald.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actively
Adverb
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The top four appropriators, Cole, Collins, House ranking member Rosa DeLauro (D-MA), and Senate ranking member Patty Murray (D-WA), have to diligently work together in an effort to achieve the tough process of passing 12 appropriations bills across the floor of both chambers.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Oct. 2025
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While many companies initially invested diligently in their AI teams and development, the technology has sometimes led to those exact roles being deemed unnecessary.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Start the process by vigorously shaking or hanging then pounding the rug to remove loose dirt, crumbs, and other particles, then vacuum it thoroughly on both sides, using a canister vacuum with the hose or a high pile setting—and no beater bar!—
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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With the Tegna deal pending, Nexstar’s decision was seen as an attempt to get in the good graces of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who had vigorously criticized Kimmel’s remarks and suggested local TV stations could lose their broadcast licenses if Kimmel were not taken off the air.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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One story of the Desert Fathers recounts a sighting of a demon perched on the top of the monastery, busily scribbling down all the faults of the brothers within.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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In both cases, as the danger was spreading through the waters of the Florida reefs, scientists were busily yanking surviving corals out of the water and saving them in aquariums across the state.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Actively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actively. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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