as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
the disruptive passenger was forcibly removed from the plane
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Recent Examples of forcibly
However, some analysts suspect the bombing was the work of Uyghur separatists angry that Thailand had forcibly repatriated scores of Uyghurs to China in July 2015.
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ABC News, 11 June 2026
To its right is a watercolor painting of the Gila River War Relocation Center in Arizona, where many members of the family were forcibly transported to and imprisoned during World War II.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The man reportedly attempted to forcibly enter the singer's home.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 2 June 2026
According to police, a suspect approached a student from behind, forcibly stole her cellphone and fled.
—City News Service, Daily News, 30 May 2026
In response to both, the United States forcibly exiled all gay men to the moon.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
While in foster care, the daughter was involuntarily hospitalized and forcibly medicated, while the toddler and his brother started bed-wetting and engaging in self-harm.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
The video shows the encounter turned physical as federal agents forcibly pushed back agitators who made contact with the hood of a vehicle trying to leave the facility.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The emergency law, which took effect immediately with a stroke of the governor’s pen, came after Bianco’s office forcibly took custody of over 650,000 ballots last month.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
ABC News, 11 June 2026
To its right is a watercolor painting of the Gila River War Relocation Center in Arizona, where many members of the family were forcibly transported to and imprisoned during World War II.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The man reportedly attempted to forcibly enter the singer's home.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 2 June 2026
According to police, a suspect approached a student from behind, forcibly stole her cellphone and fled.
—City News Service, Daily News, 30 May 2026
In response to both, the United States forcibly exiled all gay men to the moon.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
While in foster care, the daughter was involuntarily hospitalized and forcibly medicated, while the toddler and his brother started bed-wetting and engaging in self-harm.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
The video shows the encounter turned physical as federal agents forcibly pushed back agitators who made contact with the hood of a vehicle trying to leave the facility.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The emergency law, which took effect immediately with a stroke of the governor’s pen, came after Bianco’s office forcibly took custody of over 650,000 ballots last month.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcibly
Adverb
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New Gallup analysis of a 2025 study with the Kettering Foundation found that, among those who listen to influencers on the left, like Hasan Piker, 71% strongly back the right to peacefully protest, compared with 49% of Democrats overall.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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Yet the Iranians also overcame two deficits in an exciting match, getting the tying goal from Mohammad Mohebi in the 64th minute before a strongly pro-Iranian crowd at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles, which has the world's largest population of Iranians outside Iran.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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At next week’s meeting, Kevin Warsh must vigorously attack this misbegotten idea, the Phillips Curve.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Every Three Years To keep the plant growing vigorously, Trinklein recommends dividing it every three years to encourage strong growth and reblooming.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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The leadership of our scientific and university institutions must speak out more forcefully to the nation in defense of science.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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When President Barack Obama signed a nuclear deal with Iran in 2015, Netanyahu rejected it publicly and forcefully.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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The Little Nell is firmly ensconced in Aspen's heart, directly at the base of Ajax mountain, surrounded by luxury jewelers, fur shops, and boutique purveyors of luxe outer wear (Gorsuch boutique is attached to the hotel), and tony cafes like the Gorsuch Ski Cafe across the way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Stocks are trading higher Friday afternoon, with the S & P 500′s gains pushing it firmly in positive territory for the week.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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The United States often feels more fractured than fraternal, a search for commonality hard to find in a land of boundaries drawn harder each day.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Condos have been hit hard by rising costs associated with ownership, such as HOA dues and homeowners insurance.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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The stories need them but this is the case because dogs figure so powerfully in how literature and the visual arts imagine human interactions among themselves and with the gods who them-selves have dogs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Researchers analyzed 164 lifestyle and environmental factors across nearly 500,000 UK Biobank participants and found that lifestyle and environment drive aging more powerfully than genetics.—
Allison Palmer
June 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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Malcolm Pein, an English delegate to FIDE who is preparing a possible challenge to Dvorkovich in the next election for president of the organisation, told Reuters there were a significant number of countries that vehemently disagreed with the FIDE decision.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Hinojosa vehemently opposed the Texas Education Agency’s current takeover of the Fort Worth school district as well as the state’s takeover of several other districts across the state.—
Samuel O’Neal
June 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Seksan Mongkhonkhamsao/Getty Images Few assets are protected as fiercely as a retirement account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Having introduced that fiercely luminous piece in 2023, Dudamel brought it back in March, placing it on the second half of a concert that began with Beethoven’s Seventh.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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“Forcibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcibly. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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