1
as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
roundly attacked the proposal to raise the state's gas tax
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2
as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
few sitcoms were as roundly disliked as that one
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Recent Examples of roundly
ProSieben had roundly rejected MFE’s first bid but an improved bid from the business owned by the Berlusconi family was tabled in July at a significant premium.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
But these things have been roundly criticized by the US and other Western nations.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
When Spurs legend Ledley King appeared on the screen, he was roundly booed.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 31 July 2025
The mayor’s attempts to raise property taxes to balance this year’s budget were roundly rejected by aldermen.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
But these things have been roundly criticized by the US and other Western nations.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
When Spurs legend Ledley King appeared on the screen, he was roundly booed.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 31 July 2025
The mayor’s attempts to raise property taxes to balance this year’s budget were roundly rejected by aldermen.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundly
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All three voter blocs strongly favored Mayor Scott’s message and policies over the approach, by both GOP and Democratic politicians, that focused only on police as messengers and policing as a response to concerns about crime.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Robert Bianco, a longtime TV critic for USA Today, emphasized how strongly Levin supported him even when Bianco’s reviews angered Levin’s sources.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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China is tapping into the knowhow of its universities and private sector in efforts to integrate AI into national defense, and is doing so more systematically than the US, Georgetown University researchers found.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Let the paste sit for ten minutes and scrub vigorously with a brush.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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Large, foreign sugar cane corporations arrived in Hawai‘i shortly after and expanded vigorously throughout the second half of the 19th century.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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One manager excelled at making quick decisions and taking action; another was brilliant at analyzing data thoroughly.—
Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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At receiver, the decision to go with heavy doses of veteran portal additions Keelan Marion (via BYU) and CJ Daniels (via LSU) over the younger boundary receivers was thoroughly validated, particularly with Jojo Trader (who played eight snaps) still limited somewhat by an August injury.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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The South Korean workers' treatment stands in stark contrast to the experiences of tens of thousands of Mexicans, Venezuelans and Guatemalans who face months in jail-like detention centers before being forcibly deported.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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More than 350 Greenlandic Indigenous women and girls, including some 12 years old and younger, reported that they were forcibly given contraception by Danish health authorities in cases that date back to the 1960s, according to an independent investigation’s findings released Tuesday.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Approximately 50% of people infected with Ebola die of the extensive hemorrhaging the disease causes, although that figure varies widely depending on the strain and the available medical care.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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As widely documented, American universities serve as the strongest engines for research, innovation, and economic growth.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Hill’s lawyers fired back at Vaccaro’s accusations and vehemently denied any violence took place in a statement to TMZ Sports on Monday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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For his part, Combs has vehemently denied any involvement.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The roots of my family tree are firmly established in the soil of Great Britain.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Plus, the rust-tone orange is vibrant, and the strings on the back keep the cushions firmly in place.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Roundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundly. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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