as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
began to row powerfully toward the shore
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Recent Examples of powerfully
Most other cycles are designed to balance effective washing with fabric care, whereas Heavy Duty cycles are devoted to intense washing that powerfully removes heavy soil.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Jagger’s wedding look is widely credited with helping shift bridal fashion away from rigid convention, introducing the idea that a bride could be tailored, minimal and powerfully modern all at once.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
In the tale, an old, giant rhea ran so powerfully its steps left imprints in the sky, creating the constellation Choiols — known in the West as the Southern Cross.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Now, under the bright lights of the deep and profound challenges facing Florida’s conservation future, the error of these ways is more powerfully clear to all.
—Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Jagger’s wedding look is widely credited with helping shift bridal fashion away from rigid convention, introducing the idea that a bride could be tailored, minimal and powerfully modern all at once.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
In the tale, an old, giant rhea ran so powerfully its steps left imprints in the sky, creating the constellation Choiols — known in the West as the Southern Cross.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Now, under the bright lights of the deep and profound challenges facing Florida’s conservation future, the error of these ways is more powerfully clear to all.
—Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerfully
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New Gallup analysis of a 2025 study with the Kettering Foundation found that, among those who listen to influencers on the left, like Hasan Piker, 71% strongly back the right to peacefully protest, compared with 49% of Democrats overall.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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Yet the Iranians also overcame two deficits in an exciting match, getting the tying goal from Mohammad Mohebi in the 64th minute before a strongly pro-Iranian crowd at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles, which has the world's largest population of Iranians outside Iran.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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Angry fingers jab at the California Public Utilities Commission, perhaps more vigorously than at the utilities themselves.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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However, some analysts suspect the bombing was the work of Uyghur separatists angry that Thailand had forcibly repatriated scores of Uyghurs to China in July 2015.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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To its right is a watercolor painting of the Gila River War Relocation Center in Arizona, where many members of the family were forcibly transported to and imprisoned during World War II.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Seksan Mongkhonkhamsao/Getty Images Few assets are protected as fiercely as a retirement account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Having introduced that fiercely luminous piece in 2023, Dudamel brought it back in March, placing it on the second half of a concert that began with Beethoven’s Seventh.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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The second is silent, perhaps buried in papers, perhaps with their head firmly implanted in the sand.—
Samantha Gloede,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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Australian defender Cameron Burgess couldn’t get out of the way and the ball was firmly knocked into the goal for a 1-0 US lead in the 11th minute.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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In heat waves, Aid stations could be hard-pressed to manage everyone affected.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Add liquid ingredients and ice, seal and shake hard.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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The leadership of our scientific and university institutions must speak out more forcefully to the nation in defense of science.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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When President Barack Obama signed a nuclear deal with Iran in 2015, Netanyahu rejected it publicly and forcefully.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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“Powerfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerfully. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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