as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
began to row powerfully toward the shore
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Recent Examples of powerfully
In the 39th minute, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd powerfully headed home from another excellent Thompson run and cross.
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Her honesty about the emotional toll of illness also landed powerfully.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Oct. 2025
His swaggering boots remained powerfully on.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
The stark difference between my pre-clinic and post-clinic phone sex work powerfully reinforced the phone counseling idea.
—Nicki J. Monti, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Her honesty about the emotional toll of illness also landed powerfully.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Oct. 2025
His swaggering boots remained powerfully on.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
The stark difference between my pre-clinic and post-clinic phone sex work powerfully reinforced the phone counseling idea.
—Nicki J. Monti, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerfully
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
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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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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.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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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
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
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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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
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“Powerfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerfully. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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