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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
Zoo officials said Happy was assiduously cared for and had space for swimming, foraging and other natural behavior.
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Jennifer Peltz,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
Zoo officials said Happy was assiduously cared for and had space for swimming, foraging and other natural behavior.
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CBS News,
27 May 2026
During the most classic hero’s journey of them all, Odysseus prepares assiduously for his encounter with the Sirens, tying himself to the mast long before he can be tempted.
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Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Stoner fails to answer in class but soon rushes to the university library and begins assiduously reading Latin and Greek literature and adds courses in philosophy, ancient history, and English literature in lieu of the agricultural sciences.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
The white political elite of the former Confederacy assiduously fought the reforms that liberated African Americans, particularly the right to vote, introducing poll taxes and literacy tests, as well as resorting to terrorism by the likes of the Ku Klux Klan to turn back the clock.
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Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Since Richard Nixon was forced to resign, powerful people in both political parties have worked assiduously to ensure that their leaders would escape the consequences of their actions.
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Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
During these first weeks on the ground, Martha acquired routines and reams of notes from hospitals and prisons, assiduously compiling them every night back at the Hotel Florida, and a single friend, but no bolt of inspiration.
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Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
Additional pressure on Putin would have an impact, which is one reason his negotiators are working so assiduously to avert it.
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Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Peltz,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
Zoo officials said Happy was assiduously cared for and had space for swimming, foraging and other natural behavior.
—
CBS News,
27 May 2026
During the most classic hero’s journey of them all, Odysseus prepares assiduously for his encounter with the Sirens, tying himself to the mast long before he can be tempted.
—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Stoner fails to answer in class but soon rushes to the university library and begins assiduously reading Latin and Greek literature and adds courses in philosophy, ancient history, and English literature in lieu of the agricultural sciences.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
The white political elite of the former Confederacy assiduously fought the reforms that liberated African Americans, particularly the right to vote, introducing poll taxes and literacy tests, as well as resorting to terrorism by the likes of the Ku Klux Klan to turn back the clock.
—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Since Richard Nixon was forced to resign, powerful people in both political parties have worked assiduously to ensure that their leaders would escape the consequences of their actions.
—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
During these first weeks on the ground, Martha acquired routines and reams of notes from hospitals and prisons, assiduously compiling them every night back at the Hotel Florida, and a single friend, but no bolt of inspiration.
—
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
Additional pressure on Putin would have an impact, which is one reason his negotiators are working so assiduously to avert it.
—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assiduously
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Kelly, who still lives in the Western New York area and is actively involved with the Bills, is looking forward to the team’s first home game in their new stadium.
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When not displaying geyser-like activity, the pool was actively boiling.
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Just be sure to diligently shop around for accounts before making a decision, as even minor interest rate differences among banks can add up to substantial earnings differences over time.
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By updating ordinances in advance, and diligently collecting information about any data center proposals that are made, local officials and citizens can protect the best interests of their communities.
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One big concern is that screens are intensively stimulating for young people because they are held up close and engage young viewers with things such as fast cuts and colors.
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By the end of the seventeenth century, sassafras had become one of the primary exports of the early English colony of Jamestown, and the aromatic bark was harvested intensively for shipment to European markets.
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In heat waves, Aid stations could be hard-pressed to manage everyone affected.
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Add liquid ingredients and ice, seal and shake hard.
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The high-profile races for governor and Congress are consuming almost all of Florida’s political oxygen, but Broward and Palm Beach counties are battlegrounds for some intensely competitive primary and general election contests for the state Senate and state House of Representatives.
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Research on decision making shows that people tend to feel potential losses more intensely than equivalent gains.
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The peacocks continue to screech in the distance, while Charli leans on the railing and stares out intently at the Los Angeles skyline.
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Burke has pleaded not guilty and followed the Wednesday hearing intently, nodding along as the judge spoke.
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In it are the recurring themes of fraternal loyalty, longing, nature’s bounty, and the rough toke that is doggedly searching for a better life.
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Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.
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The few street names in Happy Haven were determinedly upbeat, with Christian undertones.
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Wall Street has been determinedly upbeat about the war in Iran resolving in a relatively short window.
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“Assiduously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assiduously. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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