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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 minister has previously accused Ukraine of forcibly conscripting members of a roughly 75,000-strong community of ethnic Hungarians residing in the western Ukrainian region of Zakarpattia.
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Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
In the opening moments of the second episode of the two-part finale, Byron’s wife Franny (Isabella Rossellini) is forcibly given The Beauty by her sons, Tig (Ray Nicholson) and Gunther (Brandon Gillard).
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
The minister has previously accused Ukraine of forcibly conscripting members of a roughly 75,000-strong community of ethnic Hungarians residing in the western Ukrainian region of Zakarpattia.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Noem defends use of administrative warrants The Associated Press reported earlier this year that federal officers were asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter a suspect’s home without a judge’s warrant — something legal experts say infringes on constitutional rights.
—Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Nearly four months after the start of the latest war in Gaza, the Israeli army issued evacuation orders for the west of Gaza City, forcibly displacing the Hamada family from the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood.
—Alexander Durie, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Two protesters interrupted testimony and were forcibly removed from the room.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
However, the reservation was sited incorrectly, and the tribe was forcibly removed from the San Pasqual Valley to where the reservation is currently located.
—Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Officers said one of the suspects held the two victims, a man and a woman, at gunpoint while the others forcibly stole two handbags.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
In the opening moments of the second episode of the two-part finale, Byron’s wife Franny (Isabella Rossellini) is forcibly given The Beauty by her sons, Tig (Ray Nicholson) and Gunther (Brandon Gillard).
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
The minister has previously accused Ukraine of forcibly conscripting members of a roughly 75,000-strong community of ethnic Hungarians residing in the western Ukrainian region of Zakarpattia.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Noem defends use of administrative warrants The Associated Press reported earlier this year that federal officers were asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter a suspect’s home without a judge’s warrant — something legal experts say infringes on constitutional rights.
—Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Nearly four months after the start of the latest war in Gaza, the Israeli army issued evacuation orders for the west of Gaza City, forcibly displacing the Hamada family from the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood.
—Alexander Durie, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Two protesters interrupted testimony and were forcibly removed from the room.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
However, the reservation was sited incorrectly, and the tribe was forcibly removed from the San Pasqual Valley to where the reservation is currently located.
—Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Officers said one of the suspects held the two victims, a man and a woman, at gunpoint while the others forcibly stole two handbags.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcibly
Adverb
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The resolution is strongly worded but also filled with caveats — noting that the district will comply with contracting and procurement laws.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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While Lamont and gun safety advocates strongly favor the bill, supporters of the Second Amendment are pushing back.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Seal tightly, then shake vigorously to combine.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Edible ginger grows vigorously from fresh root pieces known as rhizomes, obtained from grocery or specialty food stores.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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At one point in his teenage years, Diaz was publicly humiliated by the football team who forcefully shaved his curly hair.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Like in 2025, the Longhorns enter Sunday's NCAA Tournament selection announcement firmly on the bubble after finishing the regular season with a mediocre record highlighted by a few high-profile wins.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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For example, the European Union now accounts for 21% of global generative AI research publications, placing it firmly in the world’s top tier of AI science.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Dallas Lincoln's Jada Patterson (24) drives hard to the basket during first quarter action against Fredericksburg.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sustaining success is assuredly much harder.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Like many other students at her high school, Aditi is powerfully affected by the book ban.—
Tahneer Oksman,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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Minutes later, Afrifa’s volley was powerfully struck but well saved in stoppage time.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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New Delhi vehemently denied the allegations and accused former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government of harboring Sikh extremists of the Khalistan movement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Annie’s vehemently against the idea, worried the family will bring more harm than good.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Antscan/YouTube Beamtime at major synchrotron facilities is scarce and fiercely competitive, a practical bottleneck for any effort to digitize biodiversity at scale, notes Blagoderov.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026
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The projectiles failed to reach their target, but the Israeli military struck back fiercely.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Forcibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcibly. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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