as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
began to row powerfully toward the shore
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Recent Examples of powerfully
His cinema verite style powerfully exposed the horrific inhumanity of public institutions (like hospitals, schools and housing projects) supposedly created to help people.
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Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
February begins quietly but powerfully with a full moon in Leo activating your 12th house, asking for closure, rest and emotional release.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Since then, it’s been difficult to launch the kind of large-scale work stoppage that once helped make organized labor so powerfully effective; of course, that is intentional.
—Literary Hub, 31 Jan. 2026
The goal is to become powerfully yourself — and then find the contexts where that version of you is exactly what the world needs.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
February begins quietly but powerfully with a full moon in Leo activating your 12th house, asking for closure, rest and emotional release.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Since then, it’s been difficult to launch the kind of large-scale work stoppage that once helped make organized labor so powerfully effective; of course, that is intentional.
—Literary Hub, 31 Jan. 2026
The goal is to become powerfully yourself — and then find the contexts where that version of you is exactly what the world needs.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerfully
Adverb
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Of that group, about 40% strongly disapproved.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The optics strongly suggest Webb will have an elevated role, and perhaps even take over the play-sheet, after an offseason of head-coaching buzz and play-calling interest from other franchises.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Immediately use silicone spatula to stir egg mixture vigorously for about 10 seconds, then spread mixture in an even layer.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Whisk vigorously until smooth and lump-free.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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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
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Chicago’s Columbus statues in Grant and Arrigo Park came down after activists forcibly attempted to remove the prominent statue in 2020, leading to violent clashes between police and protesters.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Jones was in touch with the Henson family, who have always been fiercely protective of the patriarch’s legacy, while writing his book.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Other élites fiercely resisted the populist surge but refused to make meaningful concessions to address the citizenry’s core grievances.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In the final days, David Ellison led an effort to flip Warner board members who had firmly supported Netflix.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Herzog, for his part, remains firmly interested in both nature and man.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But the cumulative effect has been to make the already difficult transition between the Bundesliga and the Premier League even harder.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The founding generation of screen actors, who fought hard and risked much to establish a labor union for the profession, would still likely balk at the deletion of the name.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Former state Controller Betty Yee pushed back forcefully against pressure to exit the race, characterizing such efforts as undemocratic and noting that the race remains wide open with a significant portion of voters still undecided.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Powerfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerfully. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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