as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
stomped his feet firmly to get the snow off his boots
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Recent Examples of firmly
Barcelona president Joan Laporta was firmly behind his team going to Miami.
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
But 2025 has firmly accelerated his move from rising talent to in-demand star with three films and three wildly different performances.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Sarah Ferguson, who is firmly in the middle of this scandal alongside Prince Andrew, is reportedly not taking what’s happening well.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
Moreover, Congress is united in firmly backing Taiwan’s de facto independence.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Throughout her career, Stone has firmly established herself as one of Hollywood’s top actresses.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other politicians firmly rejected that ICJ opinion at the time.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Since posting, hundreds of users have chimed in — and most are firmly on her side.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The intentionally provocative stunt was firmly within Channel 4’s remit to push creative boundaries and challenge audiences.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
But 2025 has firmly accelerated his move from rising talent to in-demand star with three films and three wildly different performances.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Sarah Ferguson, who is firmly in the middle of this scandal alongside Prince Andrew, is reportedly not taking what’s happening well.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
Moreover, Congress is united in firmly backing Taiwan’s de facto independence.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Throughout her career, Stone has firmly established herself as one of Hollywood’s top actresses.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other politicians firmly rejected that ICJ opinion at the time.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Since posting, hundreds of users have chimed in — and most are firmly on her side.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The intentionally provocative stunt was firmly within Channel 4’s remit to push creative boundaries and challenge audiences.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firmly
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Cuomo is trying win over undecided voters who disagree strongly with Mamdani on policy, but this approach may resurrect questions about Cuomo’s character.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Jim Trusty, Rozier’s attorney, strongly disputed the accusations, saying that prosecutors characterized Rozier as a subject of their investigation and not a target.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Saft bent over a sofa that was swaddled in a heavy blue blanket, vigorously slashing at packing tape.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Whisk vigorously to break down the bread, then remove from the heat.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Thereafter, the Karem Abu Salem crossing—the only commercial crossing through which goods and aid are allowed to enter the Strip—was forcibly closed, rendering the citizens of the Gaza Strip generally, and the north of Gaza specifically, to confront the specter of hunger once again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Martinez was charged in federal court with forcibly assaulting, impeding, and interfering with a federal law enforcement officer.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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When daylight savings ends next week, dragging yourself out of bed will likely feel even harder.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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But economists say recruiting young people will get harder nationwide as smaller families continue to transform the American population.—
Sarah McCammon,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Live Nation has vehemently denied those allegations as well, though that hasn’t stopped criticism from other stakeholders in the business.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Those who have fueled the theory have suggested that Epstein worked with Israeli intelligence in exchange for his considerable wealth, or in a mutually-beneficial relationship—something his supporters have vehemently denied.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Post-pandemic demand and chronic underbuilding in the area have left buyers competing fiercely, often bidding tens of thousands above asking.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile Bruce’s mom (Gaby Hoffmann), whom the kid is fiercely protective of, is left annoyingly unexplored.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Firmly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmly. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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