AGGRESSIVELY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

aggressively

adverb

Definition of aggressively

as in strongly

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Recent Examples of aggressively Kyiv hails the vote as vital political backing after months of lobbying, but the sanctions’ real impact hinges on how aggressively Washington enforces the new powers at home and abroad. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 Always game to play the unhinged or aggressively unlikeable, Bad Thoughts‘ Segura takes on the role of Chuck. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026 Play him aggressively and Harris has the frame and athletic ability to win downfield or through contact. — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026 Immediately report to park staff any concerns such as an animal behaving unusually, aggressively, or otherwise appearing sick or injured. — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 More 'aggressive' screening Goldman said UPMC hospitals and clinics are beginning to more aggressively screen people who arrive with measles-like symptoms so other patients aren't exposed. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 To support these upcoming reactors, X-energy has moved aggressively to secure its domestic supply chain. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026 And then, there was also an aggressively long and not very funny sketch about a pop star with barely any connection to the world of television. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 The collection comes as the European Union aggressively pushes for more sustainable practices, including the current ban on large companies from destroying unsold clothing and footwear. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggressively

Adverb

Much of the general public, however, hasn’t caught up to these developments, which remain strongly discouraged and criticized by the abstinence support group space — especially proponents of AA.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
The afflicted can feel very strongly about them, strongly believe them, even though there is no convincing reason for holding that thought.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of strongly

Adverb

Sinner expects a lack of rhythm and for Zverev to put their past aside and come out assertively.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 12 July 2026
After sitting a bit on the sidelines in the early days of the generative AI boom, risk-adverse finance departments are more assertively using these tools, with 75% reporting using AI compared to just 30% two years ago.

— John Kell, Fortune, 20 May 2026

Definition of assertively

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Poor Frank and Kirsten look on confused, determinedly polite in their insistence that all family members should be welcome.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
The few street names in Happy Haven were determinedly upbeat, with Christian undertones.

— Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026

Definition of determinedly

Adverb

Variety takes a look at how 10 companies are taming the AI beast with specific use cases that creatives can get behind in a way that keeps them firmly in control and respects copyrights.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Throughout DeSantis’ time in office, Florida itself has changed, shifting from a competitive battleground state to one that is now firmly Republican.

— Zoe Millán, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of firmly

Adverb

Amid the resurgence of Japanese cinema on the international festival circuit over the past few years, one resolutely indie banner, Bitters End, has been quietly growing its profile across production, distribution and international sales.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Kopple’s documentary is a time capsule, offering a concentrated taste of an earlier moment in American culture, now resolutely over.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of resolutely

Adverb

Against the world’s growing plastic waste stream, however, the gains remain decidedly incremental.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Still, the two candidates — both school board presidents — are pushing decidedly political campaigns, one aligning with liberal Democrats and the other with pro-Trump Republicans.

— Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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