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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
Thereafter, the Karem Abu Salem crossing—the only commercial crossing through which goods and aid are allowed to enter the Strip—was forcibly closed, rendering the citizens of the Gaza Strip generally, and the north of Gaza specifically, to confront the specter of hunger once again.
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Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Martinez was charged in federal court with forcibly assaulting, impeding, and interfering with a federal law enforcement officer.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Krebs alleges in the lawsuit that the officer who forcibly kissed her then filed a harassment complaint against her, resulting in a second investigation, and that a third investigation had been opened, also without her approval, into an incident in which she had been groped, years earlier.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Richardson sustained the injury and was hospitalized after a stretching band snapped, sending an attached pole forcibly against his face.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Several police officers reported that rioters were forcibly removing and damaging their equipment.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
North America changed rapidly in the second half of the 18th century as more people arrived from Europe or were taken forcibly from Africa and the settler population pushed farther into Indian Country.
—Sarah Botstein, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Porter was stopped by deputies while switching seats with her father during a drive, and body camera footage shows her being forcibly detained, according to her lawsuit.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
The proposal has run into challenges, including far-right ministers in Israel being infuriated that the plan would let Palestinians stay in Gaza and not forcibly displaced.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Martinez was charged in federal court with forcibly assaulting, impeding, and interfering with a federal law enforcement officer.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Krebs alleges in the lawsuit that the officer who forcibly kissed her then filed a harassment complaint against her, resulting in a second investigation, and that a third investigation had been opened, also without her approval, into an incident in which she had been groped, years earlier.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Richardson sustained the injury and was hospitalized after a stretching band snapped, sending an attached pole forcibly against his face.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Several police officers reported that rioters were forcibly removing and damaging their equipment.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
North America changed rapidly in the second half of the 18th century as more people arrived from Europe or were taken forcibly from Africa and the settler population pushed farther into Indian Country.
—Sarah Botstein, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Porter was stopped by deputies while switching seats with her father during a drive, and body camera footage shows her being forcibly detained, according to her lawsuit.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
The proposal has run into challenges, including far-right ministers in Israel being infuriated that the plan would let Palestinians stay in Gaza and not forcibly displaced.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcibly
Adverb
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Cuomo is trying win over undecided voters who disagree strongly with Mamdani on policy, but this approach may resurrect questions about Cuomo’s character.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Jim Trusty, Rozier’s attorney, strongly disputed the accusations, saying that prosecutors characterized Rozier as a subject of their investigation and not a target.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Saft bent over a sofa that was swaddled in a heavy blue blanket, vigorously slashing at packing tape.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Whisk vigorously to break down the bread, then remove from the heat.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Sliwa pushed back forcefully, warning that the proposal could endanger victims of domestic violence.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Even just 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta was firmly behind his team going to Miami.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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But 2025 has firmly accelerated his move from rising talent to in-demand star with three films and three wildly different performances.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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When daylight savings ends next week, dragging yourself out of bed will likely feel even harder.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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But economists say recruiting young people will get harder nationwide as smaller families continue to transform the American population.—
Sarah McCammon,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Cyrus opted for the more simple—but still powerfully chic—look 15 from the collection.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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Its bladeless construction is designed to pull in air and powerfully circulate it around the room, all without accumulating excessive dust like standard fans do—a double plus in my book.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Live Nation has vehemently denied those allegations as well, though that hasn’t stopped criticism from other stakeholders in the business.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Those who have fueled the theory have suggested that Epstein worked with Israeli intelligence in exchange for his considerable wealth, or in a mutually-beneficial relationship—something his supporters have vehemently denied.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Post-pandemic demand and chronic underbuilding in the area have left buyers competing fiercely, often bidding tens of thousands above asking.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile Bruce’s mom (Gaby Hoffmann), whom the kid is fiercely protective of, is left annoyingly unexplored.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Forcibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcibly. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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