FORCEFULLY Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

forcefully

adverb

ˈfȯrs-fə-lē

Definition of forcefully

as in forcibly

in a vigorous and forceful manner shut the door a little too forcefully and broke the glass

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Recent Examples of forcefully Paramount has forcefully argued that the states’ challenge is disconnected from the modern media market and that delay serves large technology platforms rather than consumers. — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 If a vine appears to be wrapped tightly around a branch, cut it rather than trying to unwind it forcefully. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 July 2026 Working in the emergency room for the first time during her internal medicine clerkship feels like encountering a tsunami, as classroom knowledge and limited clinical experiences are suddenly, and forcefully, put to the test. — Tahneer Oksman, NPR, 23 July 2026 Dozens of protesters were detained, some forcefully bundled into police buses. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for forcefully

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According to investigators, deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office responded to the school after school staff reported witnessing Monroe forcibly grabbing a student and dragging them by the arm.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Investigators later observed that the employee had bruising, facial scratches and a substantial area of hair forcibly pulled from her scalp.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of forcibly

Adverb

Deco called his agent for a meeting this week, but the Frenchman isn’t being strongly linked to anything or anyone as of yet.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Wall said beard follicles are strongly influenced by DHT, which is why beard density often continues to evolve after puberty.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of strongly

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Meritain strongly disputes the allegations and is vigorously defending itself against the complaint.

— Melissa Lee,Paige Tortorelli,Scott Zamost, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Cut back leggy stems to just above a set of side shoots, which should grow more vigorously after pruning.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of vigorously

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As the year's biggest event begins, McIntosh is already firmly at the top of the sport.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Step 2 Meanwhile, blend 1 cup (firmly packed) tender herbs (such as parsley, dill, cilantro, and/or basil), ¾ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of firmly

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The hearing in Barrow County court is expected to begin with victims’ families and survivors, many of whom spoke powerfully at Colt’s sentencing.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
In our demonizing present, the story of such a pioneering truth-teller speaks powerfully to the needs of our blended American future.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of powerfully

Adverb

The Jackson estate has vehemently denied the siblings’ claims.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026
But the closures and layoffs are vehemently opposed by the state of Lower Saxony, which owns 20 percent of VW Group, as well as the unions, which hold half of the seats on VW Group’s supervisory board.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of vehemently

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The administration sees the naval blockade of the strait and sanctions as effective and views Trump as having additional options that can be cranked harder in the weeks and months ahead.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Let curiosity expand your world without making your message harder to follow or apply in real life.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026

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