as in hard
with great effort or determination
labored intensively in order to get the film ready for its premiere
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Recent Examples of intensively
By the end of the seventeenth century, sassafras had become one of the primary exports of the early English colony of Jamestown, and the aromatic bark was harvested intensively for shipment to European markets.
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Kari Traylor, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2026
Armed with subpoenas, the Secret Service and other agencies are intensively focusing on what might have caused the suspect to book a room at the Washington Hilton, less than two miles north of the White House, on the night of the annual dinner.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Artemis’ crew trained intensively with geologists and other scientists to be on the lookout for more prospective landing sites for future missions, craters and just interesting events or features.
—Jennifer Levasseur, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2026
The lower mowing ranges are commonly used for recreational turf areas that are more intensively managed.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Perhaps 20 or more people work intensively with little direction.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
There are many good reasons to intensively treat high blood pressure, but the benefits accumulate over many years.
—Mara Gordon, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Young people feel this most intensively.
—Stuart A. Spencer, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
In Danbury, as in many cities across the state, our planning and legal staff are working intensively to interpret the new requirements in order to implement them by the July 1 deadline.
—Waleed Albakry, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Kari Traylor, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2026
Armed with subpoenas, the Secret Service and other agencies are intensively focusing on what might have caused the suspect to book a room at the Washington Hilton, less than two miles north of the White House, on the night of the annual dinner.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Artemis’ crew trained intensively with geologists and other scientists to be on the lookout for more prospective landing sites for future missions, craters and just interesting events or features.
—Jennifer Levasseur, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2026
The lower mowing ranges are commonly used for recreational turf areas that are more intensively managed.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Perhaps 20 or more people work intensively with little direction.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
There are many good reasons to intensively treat high blood pressure, but the benefits accumulate over many years.
—Mara Gordon, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Young people feel this most intensively.
—Stuart A. Spencer, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
In Danbury, as in many cities across the state, our planning and legal staff are working intensively to interpret the new requirements in order to implement them by the July 1 deadline.
—Waleed Albakry, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensively
Adverb
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Fernando has no such accidents despite hitting the ball hard.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The couple hard-launched their relationship in 2019 with their first red carpet appearance at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in LA.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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But whoever does sign on will be intensely scrutinized while the Nielsen numbers are closely watched.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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However, researchers are increasingly exploring whether chronic stress, poor sleep, social isolation, and other lifestyle factors influence how intensely symptoms are experienced.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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Instead, it will be shaped by intelligent systems that help physicians make better decisions, collaborate more effectively, and where the entire patient journey is diligently managed.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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But Thornton has been working diligently to get an increased role within the defense.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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On it, the two trade not just verses but a series of escalating, truly incendiary guitar solos, Springsteen watching Morello intently and nodding encouragement and approval, before Morello handing the reins back to Springsteen.—
Caryn Rose,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Through it all, most Cabinet members listened intently with little emotion, except Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick — already known for conspicuously laughing loudest at such meetings — who nodded frequently and enthusiastically along this time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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Her model suggests that antecedents, physiological state and consequences continuously influence one another, with behavior emerging as the result of that interaction.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The Aerospace Corporation has been advancing a concept for a restartable solid rocket motor (RSRM), a propulsion configuration that has long posed engineering difficulties because conventional solid motors burn continuously once ignited and cannot be throttled or shut down mid-flight.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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The team sequenced the DNA of 38 different mosquitoes belonging to 11 species within the Leucosphyrus group, which had been arduously collected during fieldwork between 1992 and 2020 across Southeast Asia.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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The first year back from knee reconstruction is a tough one, and by all accounts, Darrisaw beat the timetable projection by arduously and relentlessly working through his rehab.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Zoo officials said Happy was assiduously cared for and had space for swimming, foraging and other natural behavior.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Zoo officials said Happy was assiduously cared for and had space for swimming, foraging and other natural behavior.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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The estate has strenuously denied all such allegations as Jackson’s legacy, catalog and assets continue to generate billions of dollars.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Andrew has strenuously denied any wrongdoing regarding their relationship.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Intensively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intensively. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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