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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
Shop diligently online for those accounts with the best rates and terms, but act promptly to lock one in when ultimately found.
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
One company has been diligently working on something like that and claims to be inching ever closer.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
One way to tackle the show at the Met is to go from start to finish, diligently combing through all two hundred and thirty-seven pieces by Raphael and his wider circle.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
With progress made during the meeting, negotiators are expected to continue working diligently toward an agreement.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
To successfully plant moss, prepare the soil properly, check for acidity, and diligently water the moss for the first few weeks until it is established.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
The search has grown to include about 400 volunteers, who have been diligently searching for new video footage that may provide clues to Amy’s whereabouts, according to the search website.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Le Petit Chef is a two-hour, immersive, multi-course dinner experience that uses overhead projectors and 3D mapping technology to show a tiny chef working diligently on the table, creating each dish.
—Dashae Engler, Midwest Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Officers worked diligently and patiently to free Miracle from the drainage pipe, the agency said.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
One company has been diligently working on something like that and claims to be inching ever closer.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
One way to tackle the show at the Met is to go from start to finish, diligently combing through all two hundred and thirty-seven pieces by Raphael and his wider circle.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
With progress made during the meeting, negotiators are expected to continue working diligently toward an agreement.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
To successfully plant moss, prepare the soil properly, check for acidity, and diligently water the moss for the first few weeks until it is established.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
The search has grown to include about 400 volunteers, who have been diligently searching for new video footage that may provide clues to Amy’s whereabouts, according to the search website.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Le Petit Chef is a two-hour, immersive, multi-course dinner experience that uses overhead projectors and 3D mapping technology to show a tiny chef working diligently on the table, creating each dish.
—Dashae Engler, Midwest Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Officers worked diligently and patiently to free Miracle from the drainage pipe, the agency said.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diligently
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This leadership follows a congressional report showing foreign adversaries are actively influencing American academia — shining a spotlight on Indiana and Purdue University, in particular, as both a model for reform and a case study in risk.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Researchers from the University of Bristol in England and the University at Buffalo in New York found that people actively trying to suppress food cravings were more likely to spend time watching indulgent food content online — yet ended up eating less of it afterward.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Aerate compacted and hard-to-wet lawns.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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King Charles' younger sister is known for her tireless drive for royal duty, often ranked among the royal family's hardest-working members by count of official engagements recorded in The Court Circular.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The vines grow vigorously in full sun and can reach 10 feet in length.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday ordered the IDF to vigorously attack Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, according to the Israeli Prime Minister's Office.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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Artemis’ crew trained intensively with geologists and other scientists to be on the lookout for more prospective landing sites for future missions, craters and just interesting events or features.—
Jennifer Levasseur,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2026
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The lower mowing ranges are commonly used for recreational turf areas that are more intensively managed.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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That means focusing more intently on new kinds of attributes.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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But amid the chaos, the camera is focused intently on Robby’s face.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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More intensely purple forms — often associated with species like Renilla amethystina — are influenced by pigmentation and habitat factors such as light exposure and sediment composition.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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Extreme Cream is an intensely hydrating moisturizer clinically shown to visibly firm, lift, and smooth while supporting the skin barrier and creating a makeup-ready base.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Vallabhbhai Patel was a leader of the Indian Independence Movement and worked assiduously for the unification of India during its journey toward independence from British colonial rule.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
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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 1 May. 2026.
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