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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Many professionals focus on big projects and headline achievements, but research shows that soft skills and visibility strongly influence promotions.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Experts believe misinformation is leading to this decline but strongly recommend vitamin K shots to prevent irreversible harm.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
27 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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The federal government can’t use state officers forcibly against the state’s will to enforce the law.—
Andrea Katz,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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But in an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press, ICE leadership stated administrative warrants were sufficient for federal officers to forcibly enter people’s homes if there’s a final order of removal.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Because of the false but persistent and powerfully seductive nostrum that reducing the value of a country’s currency will stimulate its economy by making its exports cheaper and its imports more expensive.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The script leans heavily on exposition — internal monologues, disembodied intercom voices, and hallucinatory flashbacks — to communicate lore that might have resonated more powerfully through action or environment.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Federal officials claimed Good tried to weaponize her vehicle, but that account has been fiercely disputed by both local officials and Good's family.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Serious, even stern, Douglas was highly principled, fiercely uncompromising and personally brave.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Gold in particular has been buoyed by a mix of geopolitical tensions, fiscal uncertainty and concerns over currency debasement, forces that many believe remain firmly in place.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Nets are firmly in the draft lottery picture with 36 games left, and their position is becoming clearer by the day.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The man’s attorney vehemently denied federal officials' account of the arrest and said the man was in the country legally, awaiting asylum.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
23 Jan. 2026
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All of the cockfighters, lottery participants, and sailors throwing scrimshaw dice had to work around the ethical code imposed by Quakers, Shakers, and Puritans who vehemently opposed these games of chance.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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The previously slumping Geekie scored two goals, including the game-winner late in the third period, a shot that was hammered so hard that no one saw the puck go in the net, until Geekie raced down and pointed to where the puck was lodged.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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That history is why Van's post-UFC 324 trolling hits so hard.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Energetically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energetically. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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