as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
the racehorses explosively broke from the starting gate
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Recent Examples of explosively
Finally, the glottis bursts open, sending air explosively through the nose and mouth at tremendous speed — almost 100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour), according to the 2025 review.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Instead, the data revealed a planet in flux where areas brightened explosively in one year and dimmed sharply the next; regions flickered in rhythms tied to oil booms, armed conflicts, and pandemic lockdowns.
—Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Next up is Boka Kalki, which has a lovely beach, and finally, Boka Pistol, which is famous for the water that explosively shoots out from a small blowhole in the rock.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Maybe a sleek ship is being chased by enemy fighters through a dense asteroid field, and one of them smashes into a massive space rock and is explosively atomized.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 May 2026
Thermos is recalling more than 8 million of its insulated food jars and beverage bottles because gas expansion within the containers can force a lid stopper to pop explosively.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
That includes new compensation structures tied to stock performance, potentially allowing top executives to benefit if shares rally explosively in the coming years.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Fresh flowers burst explosively out of each cake, swinging jauntily over stacks of vanilla sponges and creamy frostings.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Most explosively, the Journal said investigators found evidence that one of the entities, which was called Blessed Trust, had deep links to Binance, including records that indicated that Binance employees logged into Blessed Trust’s trading account on the exchange.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Instead, the data revealed a planet in flux where areas brightened explosively in one year and dimmed sharply the next; regions flickered in rhythms tied to oil booms, armed conflicts, and pandemic lockdowns.
—Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Next up is Boka Kalki, which has a lovely beach, and finally, Boka Pistol, which is famous for the water that explosively shoots out from a small blowhole in the rock.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Maybe a sleek ship is being chased by enemy fighters through a dense asteroid field, and one of them smashes into a massive space rock and is explosively atomized.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 May 2026
Thermos is recalling more than 8 million of its insulated food jars and beverage bottles because gas expansion within the containers can force a lid stopper to pop explosively.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
That includes new compensation structures tied to stock performance, potentially allowing top executives to benefit if shares rally explosively in the coming years.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Fresh flowers burst explosively out of each cake, swinging jauntily over stacks of vanilla sponges and creamy frostings.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Most explosively, the Journal said investigators found evidence that one of the entities, which was called Blessed Trust, had deep links to Binance, including records that indicated that Binance employees logged into Blessed Trust’s trading account on the exchange.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explosively
Adverb
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Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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At the same time, many fears surrounding creatine are not strongly supported by current evidence.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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His soccer family raised funds to hire an immigration attorney, Kelli Fennell, who vigorously fought for his release.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Mirabeau’s words in support of universal equality were addressed to the plantation owners in France’s overseas colonies who had fought vigorously to be allowed to have deputies in the National Assembly.—
Jeremy D. Popkin,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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The lawsuit claims that Walker was not participating in the demonstration and was only recording it when he was allegedly forcibly detained.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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This development forcibly ejects the mild-mannered mammal into both his parents’ den and the wild — literally — world of dating, where smelling suitors’ pee takes the place of an app profile.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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In the tale, an old, giant rhea ran so powerfully its steps left imprints in the sky, creating the constellation Choiols — known in the West as the Southern Cross.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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The answer is that dim residential lighting, at intensities typical of a porch light, suppresses mosquito dormancy more powerfully than even urban warming does.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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Both bills are fiercely opposed by industry groups.—
Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s founder had just taken control of Mecca with the help of a fiercely puritanical religious militia.—
Iqbal Akhtar,
The Conversation,
25 May 2026
Adverb
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Fernando has no such accidents despite hitting the ball hard.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The couple hard-launched their relationship in 2019 with their first red carpet appearance at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in LA.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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The plan was killed in the state Senate in mid-March, then resurrected twice before dying right at the end of the session, after law enforcement forcefully opposed the idea.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
22 May 2026
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Rick is tightly scheduled, punctilious to a fault, endowed with verbal wit that gently but firmly shapes and smooths social interactions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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But what might seem like a fleeting trend is firmly rooted in longheld culture, integrated into people’s routines and wellness practices for centuries.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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“Explosively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explosively. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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