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as in actively
in a manner involving great or constant activity
struggling diligently to contact everyone who might need a ride to the polls
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as in hard
with great effort or determination
working diligently to finish his documentary in time for the film festival
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Recent Examples of diligently
Instead, it will be shaped by intelligent systems that help physicians make better decisions, collaborate more effectively, and where the entire patient journey is diligently managed.
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Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But Thornton has been working diligently to get an increased role within the defense.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
But energy itself – raucous, coordinated and diligently trained on every shot – seems largely spontaneous and self-generated.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
While Toyota and ExxonMobil continue to work diligently to maintain supply, the following substitution guidelines are recommended for dealers to help manage the demand for the affected products.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 13 May 2026
The diagnosis came as a shock to Tovado, who had no family history of colon cancer and had been diligently getting annual physicals as a fighter pilot in the military.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Administrators, teachers and staff work diligently to communicate with students and their families that student safety is a top priority.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Then Faith Stafford, a senior deputy design director, worked diligently to re-create one design out of newspaper.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Both appear to be working diligently within their own municipalities while reaching out to others in the county and state, all for the common good.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But Thornton has been working diligently to get an increased role within the defense.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
But energy itself – raucous, coordinated and diligently trained on every shot – seems largely spontaneous and self-generated.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
While Toyota and ExxonMobil continue to work diligently to maintain supply, the following substitution guidelines are recommended for dealers to help manage the demand for the affected products.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 13 May 2026
The diagnosis came as a shock to Tovado, who had no family history of colon cancer and had been diligently getting annual physicals as a fighter pilot in the military.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Administrators, teachers and staff work diligently to communicate with students and their families that student safety is a top priority.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Then Faith Stafford, a senior deputy design director, worked diligently to re-create one design out of newspaper.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Both appear to be working diligently within their own municipalities while reaching out to others in the county and state, all for the common good.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diligently
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Even those of us who aren’t actively breaking still feel the malaise.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Experts say young people could be actively defying the warnings about sun exposure — after all, many grew up hearing them from parents, doctors, and in some cases, school programs.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Many cities and school districts are trying hard to line up job opportunities for young people.—
Dianna Douglas,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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With his gregarious nature and hard-drinking demeanor, Lobo is an intimidating extraterrestrial mercenary and bounty hunter, but his origin story is brutal, even by those standards.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
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The idea is to ensure that your grass grows so vigorously that there will be no room for clover.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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Cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously with one hand while moving the pan back and forth with the other, until the sauce glossily drapes the noodles, 5 to 7 minutes.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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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.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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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.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
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Jack appeared to be just as tall as his dad, who could be seen intently watching the game.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Not since David Beckham arrived to MLS in 2007 had the world so intently focused its attention of American domestic soccer.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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But whoever does sign on will be intensely scrutinized while the Nielsen numbers are closely watched.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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However, researchers are increasingly exploring whether chronic stress, poor sleep, social isolation, and other lifestyle factors influence how intensely symptoms are experienced.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Zoo officials said Happy was assiduously cared for and had space for swimming, foraging and other natural behavior.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Zoo officials said Happy was assiduously cared for and had space for swimming, foraging and other natural behavior.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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The team sequenced the DNA of 38 different mosquitoes belonging to 11 species within the Leucosphyrus group, which had been arduously collected during fieldwork between 1992 and 2020 across Southeast Asia.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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The first year back from knee reconstruction is a tough one, and by all accounts, Darrisaw beat the timetable projection by arduously and relentlessly working through his rehab.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Diligently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diligently. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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