diligently

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for diligently
Adverb
  • However, some auto manufacturers are working hard to reduce the carbon footprint of their vehicles.
    Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • In the second, Minnesota only managed four shots, but did well to get to the net-front and make Jackson’s job harder despite the lighter workload.
    Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Adverb
  • Sperm have to wiggle vigorously to reach an egg, and that motion is key to a clever new fertility test.
    Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 14 May 2025
  • Research shows that lifting more vigorously results in higher energy expenditure than lifting with less speed and intensity.
    Laura Schober, Health, 13 May 2025
Adverb
  • Elon Musk, who has repeatedly posted on his social media platform, X, false claims of genocide against white South Africans, was standing on the side of the room and watched the video intently.
    Brian Bennett, Time, 22 May 2025
  • LeBron James was one of the many who were watching this series very intently.
    Ryan Stano, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Adverb
  • After she was transferred to an intensive care unit, an obstetric nurse stayed by her bedside continuously to monitor the fetus’ heart rate and movements.
    Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
  • Plants produce sweetly fragrant flowers from the growing shoot tips continuously from spring through frost, providing a constant supply of nectar for native bees and butterflies.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
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“Diligently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diligently. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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