as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
stomped his feet firmly to get the snow off his boots
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Adverb
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Taiwan strongly objects to China’s sovereignty claims.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025 -
With players across the industry looking to carve out a unique space, his aim is to deliver an agile operating model that positions the business strongly for the next generation of consumers—not to mention a possible strategic acquisition.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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One of the elephants turned towards Dr. K. and flapped its ears vigorously.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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If the leaves begin to feather or flowering stalks appear, cut cilantro more vigorously to delay the plant from setting seed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Snitker kept him out of the lineup for a couple of games but said Harris was working hard with Hyers to get things turned around at the plate.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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That means the impact of unaffordable medicine hits us especially hard.—
Jerri Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Officers seen kicking door and waving keys in front of camera After Reyes shut the door to his apartment on July 30, one of the agents fiercely kicked the front door multiple times as if trying to break it down, the security footage shows.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
9 Aug. 2025
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Starz's fiercely beloved romantasy Outlander will wrap with its eighth and final season next year.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Firmly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmly. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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