as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
the crew worked energetically to get the parade float done on time
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Recent Examples of energetically
Small and mid-sized countries that were energetically pursuing Security Council reform have backed off and are waiting for a clear signal of what—if anything—Trump will say about it.
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Richard Gowan, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
That means that those kids had likely been playing energetically and enjoying their toddler life just before getting sick.
—Pia Pannaraj, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
As a public institution, UVU upholds First Amendment rights and fosters an environment where ideas – popular or controversial – can be exchanged freely, energetically, and civilly.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
This is because there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to forage and digest raw foods sufficient to support brains as energetically expensive as our own, contra many a modern paleo-diet guru.
—Peter Brannen, Big Think, 28 Aug. 2025
This conversational experience now revolves around a prominent chat interface that spans most of the screen, always present and energetically guiding users to ask, discover, and engage.
—Danika Wong, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Treat this as a detox week — not just physically, but emotionally and energetically.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 24 Aug. 2025
The brief clip shows 8-year-old Basil perched confidently in front of a sprinkler on a lush patch of grass, energetically swiping at jets of water spraying into the air.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Merola, the Bronx District Attorney, campaigned energetically against landlords.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Richard Gowan, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
That means that those kids had likely been playing energetically and enjoying their toddler life just before getting sick.
—Pia Pannaraj, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
As a public institution, UVU upholds First Amendment rights and fosters an environment where ideas – popular or controversial – can be exchanged freely, energetically, and civilly.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
This is because there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to forage and digest raw foods sufficient to support brains as energetically expensive as our own, contra many a modern paleo-diet guru.
—Peter Brannen, Big Think, 28 Aug. 2025
This conversational experience now revolves around a prominent chat interface that spans most of the screen, always present and energetically guiding users to ask, discover, and engage.
—Danika Wong, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Treat this as a detox week — not just physically, but emotionally and energetically.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 24 Aug. 2025
The brief clip shows 8-year-old Basil perched confidently in front of a sprinkler on a lush patch of grass, energetically swiping at jets of water spraying into the air.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Merola, the Bronx District Attorney, campaigned energetically against landlords.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energetically
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High jewelry has grown strongly, and accounts for 15 percent of revenue, up from 5 to 6 percent four years ago, said Sassine.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, Stein strongly criticized the decision by GOP lawmakers to include a provision in the bill directing the state to adopt an alternative method of execution, in an attempt to restart the death penalty.—
Avi Bajpai,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Testifying for the defense, variety show hosts Ed Sullivan, Garry Moore, and Perry Como vigorously stuck up for the medium that made them.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Other Latin American countries that had suffered under military dictatorships vigorously prosecuted the perpetrators of human rights abuses, but Brazil did not follow suit.—
Omar G. Encarnación,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Sep. 2025
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Later that month, the building was closed for several days after federal law enforcement forcibly removed protesters who refused to leave federal property.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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In the footage, a uniformed officer is seen forcibly grabbing the female passenger’s arm and yanking her towards the aisle.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Guests of the event, dressed up in cocktail attire, admitted to feeling sheepish, reminded so powerfully about the current context, and hurried their way inside the storied building more quickly than in previous editions.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Sep. 2025
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That message speaks powerfully in light of recent events.—
Barry Gelman,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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Harrison pops in and out of these different iterations of the characters seamlessly, dropping Midlands slang in his baby blue trackies one moment and then fiercely fighting back tears the next.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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Then to collaborate with passionate and fiercely dedicated writer-director Talia Lugacy, was a dream come true.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Fill a large pot nearly to the top with loose potting soil, and press in each plant firmly, leaving plenty of room for growth underneath.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Entering the game, Nacua had only found the end zone once but had already racked up 503 receiving yards on 42 catches, putting him firmly on pace to challenge former Detroit Lions wideout Calvin Johnson’s single-season record of 1,964 yards set in 2012 with Matthew Stafford as his quarterback.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Schiff vehemently denies anything improper.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Trump has vehemently denied writing the message and is now suing the Wall Street Journal for $10 billion over its initial report about the letter.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The front ants bent their legs and pulled hard at the leaf tip with their mandibles while the rear ants held the leaf still.—
Rohini Subrahmanyam,
Scientific American,
29 Sep. 2025
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Faith in the mission makes people work harder, push harder and do better.—
Billy Ray,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Energetically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energetically. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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