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 But Clark also forcefully condemned the attacks directed at Thomas. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 The regime is committed to responding forcefully to any American provocation, and perhaps even attacking without one. — Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026 Hannah-Jones, who in the past has written forcefully against tutoring, has determined that these parents might have had a point. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026 After the election of 1948, in which the Americans forcefully intervened to block the left from power, Italy was run by a coalition that was far more conservative than many had hoped. — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forcefully

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Women are typically forcibly sterilized through hysterectomy, tubal ligation, or endometrial ablation, while men are typically subjected to vasectomy.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
Trump’s yearly average of removing 380,000 migrants forcibly, rather than voluntarily, is lower than Barack Obama’s average of 392,000 annually in his first term.

— Alec Dent, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of forcibly

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Still, the momentum, by his forecast, strongly favors the Democrats.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
What famous physicists thought The debate between determinism and indeterminism in quantum mechanics has split the physicists into two groups that stand strongly by their views.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of strongly

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The president has continued to vigorously back Paxton throughout the general election, making several trips to Texas to campaign for him.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
His critics interpreted it as endorsing the massacre of Israeli civilians, though Abu Shehadeh and others vigorously denied that claim.

— Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of vigorously

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Shares were last seen down 14%, sitting firmly at the bottom of the Stoxx 600 index.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
In this 1966 photo of the musician and his instrument, with glam rock still in the future, one of its superstars is still firmly surrounded by mod, mid-1960s fixtures including his skinny tie and massive ashtray.

— Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of firmly

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Roast tofu and sweet potatoes, ruffly kale, a powerfully herby dressing.

— Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
In a powerfully compelling novel that brims with the cadences of the Black South, Jones explores the women’s diverging lives while using them as a lens to observe social injustice in language that is intimate, conversational, and musical.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of powerfully

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With nearly 60 murders per day, South Africa has one of the world's highest crime rates, and several of Cape Town's townships are among the areas hardest hit by violent crime.

— Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
Eisenkot believes Netanyahu has purposefully made that process harder.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of hard

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In some ways, the engagement may seem like a departure from Disney’s reputation for being fiercely protective of its brand.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
The sell-side tug of war Despite the dire credit picture, equity sentiment remains fiercely divided, driving this week's 17% bounce from the lows.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

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