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
Lower-ranking officers were able to tell their superiors what wasn’t going well and argue forcefully for changing course.
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Cody Turner, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
If food or drinks are stored for an extended period, pressure can build up and cause the stoppers to forcefully eject, posing a significant injury risk.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 1 May 2026
Some Philadelphia leaders are pushing back more forcefully on a controversial school district facilities plan that would close 17 schools, pledging to shut down the vote and even introduce legislation to more closely track the district's finances.
—Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
McDuffie’s campaign has forcefully rejected the claims.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
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Cody Turner, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
If food or drinks are stored for an extended period, pressure can build up and cause the stoppers to forcefully eject, posing a significant injury risk.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 1 May 2026
Some Philadelphia leaders are pushing back more forcefully on a controversial school district facilities plan that would close 17 schools, pledging to shut down the vote and even introduce legislation to more closely track the district's finances.
—Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
McDuffie’s campaign has forcefully rejected the claims.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcefully
Adverb
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Investigators believe Rivera had been forcibly dragged into the residence and attempted to escape.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Melody Simmons is now charged with a misdemeanor after being forcibly removed from the podium.—
Gino Vicci,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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In a Yale Youth poll from fall 2025, Ocasio-Cortez was strongly-backed by younger Democrats against the possible contenders.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Hims stock has often reacted strongly to any news that may affect its ability to sell weight loss drugs to consumers, which has been highly profitable for the telehealth company.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The White House did not respond to questions about how vigorously Trump would press for Lai's release.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Fox News and OutKick have previously reported that the NFL would also vigorously defend its antitrust exemption amid a Justice Department probe.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Nearly a decade later, both actors are firmly in A-list territory, balancing blockbuster franchises, fashion partnerships, and increasingly global careers.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te thanked his counterpart and Paraguay's government for speaking out for Taiwan and firmly supporting Taiwan's international participation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Then there were the heavier Char B1 tanks, which were among the most powerfully armed and armored tanks of their day.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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These sights have come to inspire a Pavlovian response from generations of children, and — no less powerfully — a Proustian one from their parents.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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Throughout the trials the attorneys representing the Flores family vehemently asserted their clients’ innocence, repeatedly citing a lack of eyewitnesses and evidence.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Colorado Treasurer Dave Young also vehemently opposed the bill.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Our team plays the game pretty hard and always looks for extra bases.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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In an individual sport, removed from any team dynamic, the results board made the fairness debate hard to ignore.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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Evie’s eccentric family also featured, including fiercely loving single mum Suz (Suranne Jones), sister Izzie (Liv Hill), boyfriend Josh (Adam Long), and frustrating neighbor Callum (Owen Cooper).—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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In California, single-payer is fiercely opposed by health insurers, the California Medical Association, chambers of commerce and a laundry list of industry trade associations.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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“Forcefully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcefully. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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