1
as in intentionally
with full awareness of what one is doing
he purposefully chose the more difficult route to the mountain summit
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2
as in hard
with great effort or determination
strode purposefully into the boss's office, determined to ask for a raise
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Adverb
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Officials said the woman intentionally collided with a semi-truck and tractor and then refused officers’ verbal commands when she was pulled over.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025 -
Pieces in the collection include signature polos, above-the-knee shorts intentionally designed for ease and wearability, in addition to the Egun Pant, which features a wide-leg silhouette crafted from patchwork Aso-Oke. Head to magnumman.com to shop Magnum Man’s latest collection.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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The boys really worked hard this season and wanted to go all the way.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
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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The ones that help clients think clearly, move deliberately and prepare for the rebound.—
Marc Cooper,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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It was sold to private owners, who renamed the ship Lord Sandwich, and deliberately sunk in Newport Harbor in the midst of war in 1778.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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The claim accuses Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies of purposely firing projectiles at him or near him, without him or anyone near him posing a threat.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2025
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The lead organizers purposely didn’t plan an event in Washington, but some protesters showed up there as well anyway.—
Time,
Time,
15 June 2025
Adverb
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The officer turned on his squad car lights and approached the driver who was still intently looking at her phone.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2025
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This person should communicate well, listen intently and have extensive experience in this area of law.—
Lisa Zeiderman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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As of Friday, the space station has been continuously crewed for 24 years, 7 months and 19 days.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
23 June 2025
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Implement programs to continuously develop the skills of the existing workforce and adapt to technological changes.—
Dave Evans,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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“Purposefully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purposefully. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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