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
And the queen’s violent enforcement of her dominance is energetically costly and can lead to injuries, according to the researchers.
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Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
The unanticipated consequences of transformational change are energetically explored in Jude’s films.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
On April 13, go-getter Mars will join forces with numinous Neptune, triggering one of the most surreal yet energetically loaded transits of the moment.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Nursing two infants also requires significantly more milk production, which is energetically very costly.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Moving energetically about Penumbra’s small stage on the sonic foundation of a four-piece band led by Sanford Moore, who’s created fresh arrangements of several of Grant’s songs, the 11-member cast summons up enough electricity to brighten up a city.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
As Venus harmonizes with Pluto, allies become evident while enemies are energetically repelled.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
At age 69, Lynn Ianni is a pickleball whiz, zipping from dinks to drives energetically.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026
One tall, slender man sporting a pork pie hat on his silver hair seemed to be dancing with pretty much everybody standing close to the stage, moving back and forth energetically to nearly every tune.
—Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Mar. 2026
Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
The unanticipated consequences of transformational change are energetically explored in Jude’s films.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
On April 13, go-getter Mars will join forces with numinous Neptune, triggering one of the most surreal yet energetically loaded transits of the moment.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Nursing two infants also requires significantly more milk production, which is energetically very costly.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Moving energetically about Penumbra’s small stage on the sonic foundation of a four-piece band led by Sanford Moore, who’s created fresh arrangements of several of Grant’s songs, the 11-member cast summons up enough electricity to brighten up a city.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
As Venus harmonizes with Pluto, allies become evident while enemies are energetically repelled.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
At age 69, Lynn Ianni is a pickleball whiz, zipping from dinks to drives energetically.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026
One tall, slender man sporting a pork pie hat on his silver hair seemed to be dancing with pretty much everybody standing close to the stage, moving back and forth energetically to nearly every tune.
—Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energetically
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Director Matt Pfeiffer tries not to tie it too strongly to an extreme light or dark mood but does keep up a snappy pace, plays most of the angriest outbursts for laughs and takes good advantage of the openness of the Playhouse on Park stage area.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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That some might strongly disagree or be offended by what the speaker says does not silence the speaker.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
14 Apr. 2026
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For vegetable gardens and vigorously growing annuals, choose a nitrogen-heavy fertilizer labeled 10-10-10.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Lyons, who joined ICE in 2007 as an immigration enforcement agent in Texas, signed off on a memo, first obtained by the Associated Press, that granted federal immigration officers sweeping powers to forcibly enter homes and make arrests without a judge’s warrant.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Police said the male suspect came up on someone loading a vehicle at a parking spot, forcibly stole the victim's keys, and jumped into the vehicle.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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But the explosive anger, vicious vendettas, and festering class resentments expressed so powerfully in season one remain.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
16 Apr. 2026
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And why do their efforts resonate so powerfully today?—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Larter stars as Angela Norris, the fiercely independent wife of Billy Bob Thornton’s Tommy Norris, a character who refuses to conform to expectations.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Her empathetic and fiercely protective Olivia Benson, now captain of the NYPD's Special Victim's Unit in Manhattan, has becoming the longest-reigning character in primetime TV.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Markets are firmly optimistic and investors would hope the stock rally does not be derailed by geopolitics.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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At 36, Rory McIlroy has firmly established himself among golf’s modern greats.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2026
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Kaori’s mother vehemently denied that her fiancé was the target, and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez partially walked that back Tuesday when announcing grand jury indictments against the two suspects.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Bambaataa has vehemently denied those allegations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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For Rory McIlroy, the trek toward getting a second Masters championship got a little bit harder.—
Rod Beard,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Some hurts Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen never returned because of a lower-body injury after being knocked hard into the boards by Hartman late in the first period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Energetically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energetically. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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