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
This is a rebirth point, emotionally, energetically, and intuitively.
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
In a two- to three-quart bowl, whisk the eggs and add the maple syrup, milk, and vegetable oil, mixing energetically with the whisk.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
After decades of seven-day weeks running the store, Montero still comes every day to take deliveries and energetically supervise.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
And that shading sometimes leads us to assume that everything that happens in nature has a specific purpose — what evolutionary biologists might call an energetically advantageous adaptation.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Nov. 2025
This configuration appeared to be energetically favorable, with electrons moving between the layers and stabilizing the structure much like an atomic-scale capacitor.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
Charlotte came out energetically and had all the momentum for the match’s first 15 minutes or so.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
The heels’ height did not deter the athlete from effortlessly and energetically dancing down the tunnel.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Then, the camera panned over to Kelce, who was energetically bouncing up and down with his hand over his heart.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
In a two- to three-quart bowl, whisk the eggs and add the maple syrup, milk, and vegetable oil, mixing energetically with the whisk.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
After decades of seven-day weeks running the store, Montero still comes every day to take deliveries and energetically supervise.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
And that shading sometimes leads us to assume that everything that happens in nature has a specific purpose — what evolutionary biologists might call an energetically advantageous adaptation.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Nov. 2025
This configuration appeared to be energetically favorable, with electrons moving between the layers and stabilizing the structure much like an atomic-scale capacitor.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
Charlotte came out energetically and had all the momentum for the match’s first 15 minutes or so.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
The heels’ height did not deter the athlete from effortlessly and energetically dancing down the tunnel.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Then, the camera panned over to Kelce, who was energetically bouncing up and down with his hand over his heart.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energetically
Adverb
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Therefore, seeing multiple green aircraft together strongly suggests serial (repeat) production, not one-off prototypes.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The United Arab Emirates has been accused by human rights groups of directly supplying the RSF with weaponry, an allegation the country strongly denied, while Saudi Arabia and Egypt have allied with the SAF.—
ByGuy Davies,
ABC News,
9 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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Even if someone were able to go in and forcibly clean out her apartment, it could just get hoarded again.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dressed in athleisure, Maduro appears composed, almost casual—closer to a figure en route to a tennis match than one forcibly removed from power.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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In DaCosta’s pressure-cooker reimagining, that suffocation becomes not just visible but visceral — and through Hoss’s performance, unexpectedly, powerfully alive.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Part of it was the fact that her body was becoming softer, more rounded—more feminine—and therefore less of an ideal love object for Christian, who was still powerfully drawn to men.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Americans argued fiercely about whether to intervene abroad, but largely shared the same moral vocabulary.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Coleman will play Cheyenne Barnes, a fiercely confident hairstylist whose bold sexuality and razor-sharp wit command attention, masking the emotional scars she’s carried for years.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
5 Jan. 2026
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How to Watch Ole Miss vs The Citadel The Rebels arrive Saturday afternoon in Oxford, sitting at 8-1, fresh off a convincing 30-14 win and firmly in the top-10 national picture heading into the final stretch of the season.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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The film is set firmly during the Crimean War in the 1850s.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, an organization that frequently advocates for free speech on college campuses, has vehemently denounced the school’s decision to alter Peterson’s syllabus, claiming the university’s decision violates the First Amendment.—
Samuel O'Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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Uhlfelder vehemently disagreed, writing back that Kitchen and Mattox had been listed on all the court paperwork.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Alexandria has been really hard hit, down 50% in that period.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2026
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For instance, walking most days is far better than exercising hard once a month.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Energetically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energetically. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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