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as in actively
in a manner involving great or constant activity
trying assiduously to organize everything for the walkathon
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as in diligently
with great effort or determination
assiduously pursued a law degree when continuing to work full-time during the day
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Recent Examples of assiduously
But the Americans, in full knowledge of Putin’s plans months in advance, assiduously did nothing to suggest a response other than sanctions, which Putin was prepared to withstand.
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Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
The writer of the book about the stepfather also began to work assiduously at school, getting top grades in every subject.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
But Google assiduously addresses threats with frequent updates.
—PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2025
But Parker assiduously avoided getting involved in Elvis’ artistic or personal choices.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
The writer of the book about the stepfather also began to work assiduously at school, getting top grades in every subject.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
But Google assiduously addresses threats with frequent updates.
—PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2025
But Parker assiduously avoided getting involved in Elvis’ artistic or personal choices.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assiduously
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The company’s recognition at the Humanoid Robotics Industry Awards signals growing acknowledgment of software infrastructure as the backbone of the next industrial era, where humanoid robots actively learn, adapt, and collaborate.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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So model taking the time to pause, reflect and actively celebrate each incremental success.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Times points out that one of Spears’ legal arguments is that the Times should have engaged more diligently with Alabama to ascertain facts.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Fortunately, online platforms work diligently to address these issues and provide workarounds.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Because there were only seven minutes left in the game, however, the 49ers quarterback instead gobbled three bananas while trainers intensively kneaded the muscles in his arm.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Hydrolyzed proteins replenish lost amino acids that intensively nourish and maintain hair in a healthy, balanced state.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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That youthful connection continued through other hosts who took over NBC's Late Night franchise, from the serious silliness of Conan O'Brien to the hard-partying glad-handing of Jimmy Fallon.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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But generally, football fans are blessed to have multiple rankings working hard to pump out data.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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In Start of Watch, Harry Bosch, a intensely observant, stoic and unyielding young man, is a probationary patrol officer with the LAPD.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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Knowing this, the military was intensely interested in optimization problems — that is, how to strategically allocate limited resources in situations that could involve hundreds or thousands of variables.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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The fiery exchange drew the attention of security guards, staffers and reporters, many of whom stood nearby, phones drawn, watching intently.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Reluctant Traveler, listening intently as the heir to the throne opens up like never before.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Packages of flying tortillas thrown at the wrong time, or pocket knives, would only hurt a reputation that Texas Tech has worked doggedly to change and show that the Red Raiders are at home on a national stage, and not the crazy drunk uncle ruining a holiday.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Oct. 2025
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Lo doggedly investigates the murder, even as her fellow passengers and crew members try to quash her efforts.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Two years on from the attacks, October 7 is an opportunity to recognize that authoritarianism is no longer creeping onward but rather marching determinedly.—
Aviva Klompas,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The brand has been slowly but steadily growing its own store fleet — even as the sisters remain determinedly behind the scenes.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Assiduously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assiduously. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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