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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
Another appearance in print occurs in 1880, in the memoirs of a Canadian missionary called Sheldon Jackson—also a prominent founder of schools where Native children were forcibly assimilated.
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Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The story of Javier Chocobar, a member of the indigenous Chuchagasta community in northwest Argentina’s Tucumán Province, who in 2009 tried to defend himself and his people from being forcibly evicted from their land by a local landowner and two former police officers.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Amodei is forcibly removed and replaced with a deferential Army general.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
On April 15, 35-year-old Melbourne resident Thomas Jesse Bingham was federally indicted on one charge of forcibly assaulting, resisting, intimidatingor interfering with federal officers performing official duties, according to court records obtained by PEOPLE.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Lyons, who joined ICE in 2007 as an immigration enforcement agent in Texas, signed off on a memo, first obtained by the Associated Press, that granted federal immigration officers sweeping powers to forcibly enter homes and make arrests without a judge’s warrant.
—Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Police said the male suspect came up on someone loading a vehicle at a parking spot, forcibly stole the victim's keys, and jumped into the vehicle.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Rosario Carrillo-Lopez, 53, pleaded guilty in federal court to forcibly impeding a federal officer through physical contact.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
After every resident is moved — willingly or forcibly — police and city staff will patrol the site to prevent people from returning.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The story of Javier Chocobar, a member of the indigenous Chuchagasta community in northwest Argentina’s Tucumán Province, who in 2009 tried to defend himself and his people from being forcibly evicted from their land by a local landowner and two former police officers.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Amodei is forcibly removed and replaced with a deferential Army general.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
On April 15, 35-year-old Melbourne resident Thomas Jesse Bingham was federally indicted on one charge of forcibly assaulting, resisting, intimidatingor interfering with federal officers performing official duties, according to court records obtained by PEOPLE.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Lyons, who joined ICE in 2007 as an immigration enforcement agent in Texas, signed off on a memo, first obtained by the Associated Press, that granted federal immigration officers sweeping powers to forcibly enter homes and make arrests without a judge’s warrant.
—Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Police said the male suspect came up on someone loading a vehicle at a parking spot, forcibly stole the victim's keys, and jumped into the vehicle.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Rosario Carrillo-Lopez, 53, pleaded guilty in federal court to forcibly impeding a federal officer through physical contact.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
After every resident is moved — willingly or forcibly — police and city staff will patrol the site to prevent people from returning.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcibly
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The activity for Initio, with functional fragrances meant to trigger emotions, is performing strongly, too.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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That philosophy has resonated strongly with patients throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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McDuffie’s campaign has forcefully rejected the claims.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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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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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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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
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Lane harrowingly captures the paralyzing fear of being ordinary, while Metcalf will overwhelm you with the sheer emotion of her performance as Willy’s fiercely loyal wife, Linda.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Lesch plays the savior’s anguished betrayer not as an intellectual equal who fiercely debates him and loses all patience with the movement.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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“Forcibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcibly. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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