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in a vigorous and forceful manner
the disruptive passenger was forcibly removed from the plane
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Recent Examples of forcibly
The federal government can’t use state officers forcibly against the state’s will to enforce the law.
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Andrea Katz, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
But in an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press, ICE leadership stated administrative warrants were sufficient for federal officers to forcibly enter people’s homes if there’s a final order of removal.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The story picks up where the last ended, as 12-year-old Spike is forcibly conscripted into joining a small band of murderous adolescents in blond wigs.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 25 Jan. 2026
Asked about reporting that federal authorities are asserting power to forcibly enter people's homes without a judge's warrant, Vance said warrants would still be part of immigration enforcement.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
Some have tried to enter the building forcibly, criticizing the rescue efforts as too slow.
—Adil Jawad, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The Echo Chamber Effect In 2017, United Airlines forcibly removed a passenger from an overbooked flight.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Across social media, videos have been posted of federal officers spraying protesters with pepper spray, knocking down doors and forcibly taking people into custody.
—Jack Brook, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026
Police said Gregory also forcibly took the juvenile's cellphone, leading to a physical altercation.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Andrea Katz, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
But in an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press, ICE leadership stated administrative warrants were sufficient for federal officers to forcibly enter people’s homes if there’s a final order of removal.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The story picks up where the last ended, as 12-year-old Spike is forcibly conscripted into joining a small band of murderous adolescents in blond wigs.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 25 Jan. 2026
Asked about reporting that federal authorities are asserting power to forcibly enter people's homes without a judge's warrant, Vance said warrants would still be part of immigration enforcement.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
Some have tried to enter the building forcibly, criticizing the rescue efforts as too slow.
—Adil Jawad, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The Echo Chamber Effect In 2017, United Airlines forcibly removed a passenger from an overbooked flight.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Across social media, videos have been posted of federal officers spraying protesters with pepper spray, knocking down doors and forcibly taking people into custody.
—Jack Brook, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026
Police said Gregory also forcibly took the juvenile's cellphone, leading to a physical altercation.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcibly
Adverb
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Many professionals focus on big projects and headline achievements, but research shows that soft skills and visibility strongly influence promotions.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Experts believe misinformation is leading to this decline but strongly recommend vitamin K shots to prevent irreversible harm.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Lemon’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, said Lemon will fight the charges vigorously.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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After using it, shaking my fingers through my roots vigorously did not result in any snowfall.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But the deadly shootings this month by federal agents of Minneapolis residents Renee Good and Alex Pretti have once again forcefully shifted the administration’s focus onto the highly controversial issues that have divided the American public.—
Brianne Pfannenstiel,
Des Moines Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the calls for Palestinian statehood, the mere acceptance of Qatar and Turkey into the body is likely to amplify diplomatic outrage from Israel, which forcefully opposed the idea of allowing the two Muslim nations to have any role in Gaza reconstruction efforts.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Gold in particular has been buoyed by a mix of geopolitical tensions, fiscal uncertainty and concerns over currency debasement, forces that many believe remain firmly in place.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Nets are firmly in the draft lottery picture with 36 games left, and their position is becoming clearer by the day.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Graham, in particular, has been on a war path over the negotiations, accusing Republicans of not fighting hard enough to reclaim the narrative on immigration after the death of Alex Pretti last weekend.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath hit back hard, telling Bass on X that the county created the new agency because the existing one — which is partly overseen by Bass appointees — was incapable of tracking its spending.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Because of the false but persistent and powerfully seductive nostrum that reducing the value of a country’s currency will stimulate its economy by making its exports cheaper and its imports more expensive.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The script leans heavily on exposition — internal monologues, disembodied intercom voices, and hallucinatory flashbacks — to communicate lore that might have resonated more powerfully through action or environment.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The men referenced in the files have vehemently denied any criminal association with Epstein, including after the latest release on Friday, and the president has never been accused of wrongdoing by law enforcement.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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But many in the science community still disagree, vehemently, both with geoengineering proposals and with the rationale for considering them at all.—
Christian Elliott,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Federal officials claimed Good tried to weaponize her vehicle, but that account has been fiercely disputed by both local officials and Good's family.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Serious, even stern, Douglas was highly principled, fiercely uncompromising and personally brave.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Forcibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcibly. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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