as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
began to row powerfully toward the shore
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Recent Examples of powerfully
It will be defined by how detection, prevention, and access converge to serve patients more personally—and more powerfully.
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Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
By Mayor Harold Washington’s time in office, however, white machine aldermen organized to powerfully oppose the city’s first Black executive.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
This can powerfully influence search rankings in the company's favor.
—Chad Angle, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Attorney General William Tong said Francis lived simply and spoke powerfully.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2025
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Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
By Mayor Harold Washington’s time in office, however, white machine aldermen organized to powerfully oppose the city’s first Black executive.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
This can powerfully influence search rankings in the company's favor.
—Chad Angle, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Attorney General William Tong said Francis lived simply and spoke powerfully.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerfully
Adverb
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Italy also performed strongly, earning 138 top-tier medals, including two Value Golds for high-quality yet wallet-friendly Prosecco and Langhe wines.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Also in May, more than 90 prominent economists criticized Omnibus proposals, strongly refuting claims that the sustainability regulations harm European competitiveness.—
David Vetter,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
Adverb
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The search yielded 83 tiny, starburst galaxies, all vigorously forming stars when the universe was just 800 million years old, around 6% of its current age.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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While Silicon Valley has made extraordinary contributions – and promoted them vigorously – the rules that work for a few may not work for you.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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And after years of fiercely protecting her private life (and facing incredible scrutiny from the tabloids, who analyzed every move of the Girls girls), Williams is feeling more open to sharing more of herself with the world.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
26 June 2025
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Brands—especially those in the fiercely competitive e-commerce environment—need to think outside the box to stand out.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Adverb
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These people work hard and are in no way asking for handouts, but also often cannot afford the high prices of private insurance, which will be driven up further by cuts.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Versatile, hard working, dynamic and capable of playing in numerous roles.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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During the arrest, the subject continuously forcefully resisted arrest until he had been placed into a vehicle.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
24 June 2025
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If that had happened, the Trump administration might have responded much more forcefully, which in turn could have sparked further escalation from Iran.—
Uri Friedman,
The Atlantic,
23 June 2025
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“Powerfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerfully. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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