aggressively

adverb

Definition of aggressivelynext
as in strongly

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Recent Examples of aggressively This early risk awareness later defined his policy position, as Knot gained a reputation during his tenure as Dutch central bank governor for aggressively combating inflation, enforcing fiscal discipline, and safeguarding financial stability. — CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026 The digital lender had aggressively courted the poor and unbanked with generous supermarket rebates, and more than 1 million Paraguayans opened their first bank account there, according to Ueno. — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026 Cord-cutting continues to eat away at pay-TV levels, even though Charter’s Spectrum systems have integrated streaming services aggressively enough to stem the downturn more than many operators. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026 In part because the mayor is so aggressively sweeping the TIF surplus funds, year after year, to close the city’s own budget gaps. — David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 JonBenét’s older half-brother, John Andrew Ramsey, said investigators must have courage and act aggressively to get the case solved as soon as possible. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026 Those close to the deal also pushed back against suggestions that the IPO had been priced too aggressively. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Do not rush into a corner and then ask the tires to brake and turn aggressively at the same time. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026 The county elections office did not aggressively remind mail and early voters of Smyth’s exit. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggressively
  1. strongly
  2. assertively
  3. determinedly
  4. firmly
  5. resolutely
  6. toughly
  7. grimly
  8. viciously
Adverb
  • In Beacon Falls, Danbury and Cromwell, developers have strongly signalled their intentions to build but haven’t filed official zoning applications.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Brand, who strongly denied wrongdoing, will be sentenced next week.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of strongly
Adverb
  • Specifically, Russian strategists have been concerned by the French and British governments’ modernization of their nuclear programs and apparent readiness to wield them more assertively.
    — Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Ellison’s management team will have to cut costs assertively, in part by streamlining some of Paramount and Warner’s overlapping tech platforms.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of assertively
Adverb
  • Though based on the visuals of the past, his output is determinedly contemporary.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Blue-collar Ho-seok (Sul), a man traumatized by losing his factory job after a workers’ strike, lives a quiet life with his determinedly optimistic wife, Mi-ok (Jeon).
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of determinedly
Adverb
  • It got scuttled by courts in Missouri and then firmly defeated by its voters Tuesday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Brand firmly denied all the charges, based on allegations made by six women.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of firmly
Adverb
  • Nina nodded and looked across the restaurant to watch two tall women, flight attendants, striding resolutely through the concourse, their legs in perfect rhythm.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The time-only two-hander is resolutely Brutalist in style, with sharp, geometric lines, an ultra-thin rectangular case, and bold pops of burgundy.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of resolutely
Adverb
  • Democrats, of course, hailed the exchange as El-Sayed toughly and effectively responding to a direct question meant to trip him up.
    — Daniel Strauss, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of toughly
Adverb
  • In that film, a director famous for comedies yearns to make grimly earnest movies about the Depression, but learns that what people in dire straits crave is the distraction and release of comedy.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In the images, the trio could be seen grimly surveying the debris, comforting each other by putting their arms around each other.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of grimly
Adverb
  • Then a month later, Darryl was viciously attacked by an inmate.
    — Josh Eells, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Poor Melanie is swarmed and viciously attacked until Mitch comes to her rescue in a scene that is visceral and frightening.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of viciously

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“Aggressively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggressively. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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