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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
Detectives are working diligently to solve this case.
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Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
With its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060, China is working diligently to move away from fossil fuels toward non-carbon-emitting energy sources.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Detectives are working diligently to solve this case.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
But Walz said his administration has worked diligently to address fraud and manage the state’s operations.
—Steve Karnowski, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Qatar also works diligently to shape the coverage of American media outlets.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
Stories about how diligently the next generation of NHL stars are training have already started making their way around the league.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
And the flatworm with its new noggin immediately solving the maze its old one worked so diligently to master?
—Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Our community has worked diligently in recent years to strengthen a safe and respectful environment for all.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
With its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060, China is working diligently to move away from fossil fuels toward non-carbon-emitting energy sources.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Detectives are working diligently to solve this case.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
But Walz said his administration has worked diligently to address fraud and manage the state’s operations.
—Steve Karnowski, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Qatar also works diligently to shape the coverage of American media outlets.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
Stories about how diligently the next generation of NHL stars are training have already started making their way around the league.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
And the flatworm with its new noggin immediately solving the maze its old one worked so diligently to master?
—Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Our community has worked diligently in recent years to strengthen a safe and respectful environment for all.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diligently
Adverb
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For me, the idea of folklore actively encourages us to be less precious with our myths and legends, which is antithetical to how we’re made to believe storytelling should be today.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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If incoming economic data points to slowing inflation or a cooling labor market, rates may continue to drop regardless of whether the Fed is actively meeting or not.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The previously slumping Geekie scored two goals, including the game-winner late in the third period, a shot that was hammered so hard that no one saw the puck go in the net, until Geekie raced down and pointed to where the puck was lodged.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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That history is why Van's post-UFC 324 trolling hits so hard.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The vines climb to about 6 feet tall, growing vigorously even through summer heat.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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Prevost asks the new Pope, and the two men, beaming, shake hands vigorously.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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This selective approach came after years of working intensively to support her two sons as a single mother.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Dec. 2025
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So important are Rubicon units that the Ukrainian security services are now intensively searching out their forward bases.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
22 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Braddy intently stared at Rifkin during opening arguments.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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The sentencing came after 10 people, including Smith's wife and father, read their statements addressing Jones, who would shift from listening intently to looking down and appearing disassociated.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
16 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Andre Agassi would practice super intensely, but for short periods.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Such span, such intensely thoughtful ways of looking at craft.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Throughout her campaign, Sherrill worked assiduously to link Ciattarelli to the sitting President.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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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.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
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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
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The composite record builds subtly and slowly, almost arduously.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Diligently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diligently. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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