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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
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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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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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Michael Helbing,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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.
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Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
But energy itself – raucous, coordinated and diligently trained on every shot – seems largely spontaneous and self-generated.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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.
—
Michael Helbing,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diligently
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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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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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Angry fingers jab at the California Public Utilities Commission, perhaps more vigorously than at the utilities themselves.
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.
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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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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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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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Zoo officials said Happy was assiduously cared for and had space for swimming, foraging and other natural behavior.
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Zoo officials said Happy was assiduously cared for and had space for swimming, foraging and other natural behavior.
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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.
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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.
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“Diligently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diligently. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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