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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
Social service agencies could authorize case workers to forcibly enter a home and check up on people's children.
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Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Trump backed down, for now, on his threat to forcibly annex the country in large part because of how poorly his plans were received domestically.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
The agency has not specified if the suspension of the police powers of Blanchette and Leslie are due to violations of its policies regarding pursuits and forcibly ending them.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was forcibly taken from her Tucson home during the middle of the night nearly two weeks ago.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Those are internal documents issued by immigration authorities that authorize the arrest of a specific person but do not permit officers to forcibly enter private homes or other nonpublic spaces without consent.
—Mary Clare Jalonick, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Vizcaino allegedly opened the driver side door of the garbage truck and forcibly gained control of the truck, which contained two occupants.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The sale is one of the largest examples of a growing trend in California in which environmental groups and state agencies are helping tribes acquire ancestral lands, often centuries after they were forcibly removed.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Investigators say Nancy Guthrie, 84, was forcibly taken from her Tucson, Arizona, residence in the early morning hours of February 1 and did not leave on her own, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Trump backed down, for now, on his threat to forcibly annex the country in large part because of how poorly his plans were received domestically.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
The agency has not specified if the suspension of the police powers of Blanchette and Leslie are due to violations of its policies regarding pursuits and forcibly ending them.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was forcibly taken from her Tucson home during the middle of the night nearly two weeks ago.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Those are internal documents issued by immigration authorities that authorize the arrest of a specific person but do not permit officers to forcibly enter private homes or other nonpublic spaces without consent.
—Mary Clare Jalonick, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Vizcaino allegedly opened the driver side door of the garbage truck and forcibly gained control of the truck, which contained two occupants.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The sale is one of the largest examples of a growing trend in California in which environmental groups and state agencies are helping tribes acquire ancestral lands, often centuries after they were forcibly removed.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Investigators say Nancy Guthrie, 84, was forcibly taken from her Tucson, Arizona, residence in the early morning hours of February 1 and did not leave on her own, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcibly
Adverb
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Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Traditional Lenten food Lenten eating habits revolve strongly around the abstinence of meat, particularly on Fridays, Ash Wednesday, and Good Friday.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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During ultra-fast impacts, the metal’s atoms oscillate so vigorously that these physically obstruct the path of deformation, pushing back against the incoming force.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Cons On the other hand, exercising too vigorously before bed can disrupt and delay sleep for some people.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Just 6 inches of fast-moving water can forcefully sweep you off your feet.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Just 6 inches of fast-moving water can forcefully sweep you off your feet.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Zest the limes first, then roll them firmly on the counter a few times before halving and juicing.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday Crockett criticized Talarico for not standing firmly against the super PAC ads.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Elsewhere, stories of economic gloom – from galloping inflation to restaurant closures and the knock-on impact of severe tax increases – describe the many ways in which the prolonged war in Ukraine is now hitting Russians hard in the pocket at home.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Marshall Tucker Band rocked The Guild in Menlo Park hard for 90 minutes on Friday night, turning in a 14-song performance that was an absolute testament to both the lasting greatness of this South Carolina troupe and the power of Southern rock.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Though some windows seem small at first, natural light filters in powerfully, and the overall atmosphere feels warm rather than dark.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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His cinema verite style powerfully exposed the horrific inhumanity of public institutions (like hospitals, schools and housing projects) supposedly created to help people.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Officials in West Texas said the federal government has provided no details about its plan, but residents and business owners are vehemently opposed to a border wall.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Andrew has vehemently denied any wrongdoing, including allegations from a woman named Virginia Giuffre that she had been trafficked by Epstein to Andrew.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Idaho lawmakers fiercely debated a proposal to allow people to sue businesses and local governments that allow transgender people to use the restrooms aligning with their gender identity.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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They are fiercely prevented from ever being together by Tita’s mother.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Forcibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcibly. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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