as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
began to row powerfully toward the shore
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Recent Examples of powerfully
The encyclical speaks powerfully about the dignity of the worker, integral human development, and the universal destination of goods.
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Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 May 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
The teams went in at the break level at 1-1, and Xavi Simons then struck the ball powerfully towards the Arsenal goal just 19 seconds into the second half.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 26 May 2026
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Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 May 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
The teams went in at the break level at 1-1, and Xavi Simons then struck the ball powerfully towards the Arsenal goal just 19 seconds into the second half.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerfully
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At the same time, the resolution calls for humane immigration policies that uphold justice and mercy, strongly rejecting nativism, discrimination and racial or ethnic hostility.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Unfortunately, there isn’t an aspect of the finale that strongly references the Carolinas setting.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
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At next week’s meeting, Kevin Warsh must vigorously attack this misbegotten idea, the Phillips Curve.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Every Three Years To keep the plant growing vigorously, Trinklein recommends dividing it every three years to encourage strong growth and reblooming.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
11 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
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The Little Nell is firmly ensconced in Aspen's heart, directly at the base of Ajax mountain, surrounded by luxury jewelers, fur shops, and boutique purveyors of luxe outer wear (Gorsuch boutique is attached to the hotel), and tony cafes like the Gorsuch Ski Cafe across the way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Stocks are trading higher Friday afternoon, with the S & P 500′s gains pushing it firmly in positive territory for the week.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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The United States often feels more fractured than fraternal, a search for commonality hard to find in a land of boundaries drawn harder each day.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Condos have been hit hard by rising costs associated with ownership, such as HOA dues and homeowners insurance.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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This type of signage became so ubiquitous and so grotesquely huge across the city as businesses advertised and competed for visual attention that they were forcefully phased out by the government in the 2010s and replaced by Korean letters tastefully cut out to be lit from within instead.—
Anton Hur,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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“Powerfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerfully. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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