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as in compelling
having the power to persuade
made a very forceful argument against going to war
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as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
kept asking until I gave a very forceful and blunt "no"
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as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
took a forceful stand on the highly controversial issue
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as in influential
having power over the minds or behavior of others
a forceful speaker whose words moved the audience to tears
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Recent Examples of forceful
The field gained steam when Chris Bright withdrew to endorse Anthony DiLorenzo, a prominent and forceful Portsmouth businessman and noted UNH donor who is seriously considering a run.
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Kristin Tate, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
This is the same front office that let Calais Campbell sign a one-year deal that could potentially be worth $6 million with the Arizona Cardinals, letting the forceful defensive lineman, and sensational team leader walk out the door without a fight.
—Omar Kelly
october 3, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
What’s not okay is the hypocrisy of backing forceful legislation that restricts what people, trans and otherwise, can do with their own bodies.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2025
Subscribe today Individual equities and separate sectors popped Wednesday, but collectively, their moves weren't forceful enough to lift indexes.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
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Kristin Tate, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
This is the same front office that let Calais Campbell sign a one-year deal that could potentially be worth $6 million with the Arizona Cardinals, letting the forceful defensive lineman, and sensational team leader walk out the door without a fight.
—Omar Kelly
october 3, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
What’s not okay is the hypocrisy of backing forceful legislation that restricts what people, trans and otherwise, can do with their own bodies.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2025
Subscribe today Individual equities and separate sectors popped Wednesday, but collectively, their moves weren't forceful enough to lift indexes.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forceful
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This week, the dramatic collapse of plans for Barcelona to play a La Liga game against Villarreal in Miami — first reported by The Athletic — added extra spice to the compelling and captivating Clasico.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys and team owner Jerry Jones have been very interested in the idea of getting aggressive ahead of the upcoming NFL trade deadline.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Unlike their alligator cousins, which are known to occasionally attack people, American crocodiles are shyer and less aggressive.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Rockets big man Alperen Şengün was limited to 5-of-18 shooting after a strong season opener in Oklahoma City.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Smith cited a strong support network for transgender students on campus during her appearance.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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In comedy, few are as influential — and elusive — as Jim Downey.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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With the Mindstorms line being discontinued, the project also serves as a fitting tribute to one of the most influential educational tools of the past three decades.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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The least convincing aspect of the show is the conspiracy itself, which seems oversimplified for a scandal of its magnitude.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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The woman in question appears to be none other than Cinda herself — or a convincing doppelgänger — setting up a mystery that will take OMITB full circle as the trio solves the murder of the person who brought them together in the first place.—
Sabienna Bowman,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The bounce in financial stocks Friday wasn't all that emphatic; this group has much to prove with the sector barely above its high from late 2024.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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An emphatic 8-4 win has softened the blow a bit — especially with Zach Benson and his four assists back in the lineup — and the Sabres are missing key pieces on defense.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Key Takeaways While general guidelines suggest 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous cardio weekly, those aiming for weight loss may need up to 250 minutes or more.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
28 Oct. 2025
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The American Heart Association recommends that adults get at least two-and-a-half hours per week of moderate-intensity physical activity, or one-and-a-half hours per week of vigorous activity, or a combination of both.—
Dr. Cyrus Mowdawalla,
ABC News,
27 Oct. 2025
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But having the goods to back up your inflammatory beliefs is hardly the point of Grokipedia, a platform simply meant to appear authoritative in its own right.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Brown, after an authoritative start to the fourth quarter, went quiet down the stretch, scoring just two points in the final five minutes and missing his last three shots.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Forceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forceful. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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