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as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
roundly attacked the proposal to raise the state's gas tax
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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
In his return to Texas, Alex Rodriguez is roundly booed by fans at the Ballpark in Arlington.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
While there is no official record for Cannes ovations — there is certainly no official method for timing applause here — it’s roundly considered that Guillermo del Toro’s 2006 fantasy drama Pan’s Labyrinth set the mark at 22 minutes.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Last year, voters in the district roundly rejected a $4.4 billion bond proposal, which both supporters and detractors saw as a referendum on Miles’ leadership.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
That’s a first for a series once roundly, regularly panned.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 19 May 2025
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
While there is no official record for Cannes ovations — there is certainly no official method for timing applause here — it’s roundly considered that Guillermo del Toro’s 2006 fantasy drama Pan’s Labyrinth set the mark at 22 minutes.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Last year, voters in the district roundly rejected a $4.4 billion bond proposal, which both supporters and detractors saw as a referendum on Miles’ leadership.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
That’s a first for a series once roundly, regularly panned.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundly
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Advertisement Advertisement These proposals resonated strongly with younger voters considering their future in an increasingly unaffordable city.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
30 June 2025
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The pain is real right now, but the long-term realities still strongly favor college attainers.—
Derek Newton,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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But even the best of them all, glyphosate sprays used at its top rate of application and applied in late spring/early summer when bamboo is growing most vigorously won’t give total control.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
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Place your left hand on top of the glass, sealing it, while swirling the glass vigorously with your right (meaning that both hands are now swirling together).—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Rinse the grate, then dry thoroughly with a soft, clean towel.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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Not setting aside enough time to thoroughly enjoy the Six Senses Spa’s heated water beds, cold plunge, sauna, and indoor pool.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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It is widely thought that Israel did not have the firepower to target the Fordow nuclear site, where Iran's been enriching uranium and which is buried inside a mountain.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2025
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Alterman worked widely as a music writer and was friends with Yoko Ono.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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In travel, this shows up in places that are calm, intentional, and not trying too hard.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This is important because using either the non-taxpayer midlevel exception or the bi-annual exception would hard cap the Heat at the first apron of $195.9 million.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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And after years of fiercely protecting her private life (and facing incredible scrutiny from the tabloids, who analyzed every move of the Girls girls), Williams is feeling more open to sharing more of herself with the world.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
26 June 2025
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Brands—especially those in the fiercely competitive e-commerce environment—need to think outside the box to stand out.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Roundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundly. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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