actively

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 Asia’s governments are actively de-risking from the USD, with central banks aggressively expanding their gold reserves. Angelica Ang, Fortune, 15 July 2026 Payments will only begin after the new nuclear plant is completely built and actively delivering electricity to the power grid. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026 Pilots do not actively avoid flying through the Bermuda Triangle. Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 Other ambitious constellations, such as Amazon LEO or China's Thousand Sails, or Qianfan, are currently being deployed, actively adding to the high number of satellites operating in low Earth orbit. Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 15 July 2026 One of the best things about this episode’s edit is the sharp contrast between the players’ breathless race up and down the line of rooms and shots of the more relaxed atmosphere in any room that isn’t actively in use. Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026 Gordon Ramsay’s new show may not have an official title yet, but JS Casting is actively casting struggling restaurants in or within 40 miles of the Kansas City, Nashville and Minneapolis areas, according to its website. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 She is actively involved in organizations supporting women in science, promoting scientific development in Chile and protecting salt flats, water and land. Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026 An actively practicing emergency medicine physician, Menon previously served as a flight surgeon for both SpaceX and NASA. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 July 2026
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Adverb
  • The BestReviews Testing Lab worked diligently to prove every claim that Rowenta makes about its product.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
  • Beehiiv has worked diligently to build a broader suite of tools that will help its creators do everything from building website to selling products and services that range from eBooks to coaching to hosting podcasts, among other activities.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 July 2026
Adverb
  • The Heat had a preliminary discussion with the representation for free agent Bradley Beal but hasn’t pursued him vigorously.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • The president fought the outcomes of Carroll’s cases vigorously.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026
Adverb
  • The British are busily removing Winston Churchill from their banknotes, replacing him with an engraving of a hedgehog.
    Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026
  • Unbeknownst to nearly everyone, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was busily making a friendship bracelet three years ago on Tuesday.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

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“Actively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actively. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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