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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
The Kremlin announced a brief truce in January 2023 to mark Orthodox Christmas, which quickly fell apart as it was roundly criticized by Ukraine as a cover for Russian soldiers to advance.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
Democrats, for their part, are roundly opposed to the tariffs.
—Ishai Melamede, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025
There are a number of things Slate Auto will have to address moving forward, but if the company can deliver a consumer vehicle under that magic $25,000 marker, we’ll be roundly impressed.
—Abigail Bassett, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
Woollacott points out this legislation is similar to bills from the early 2010s that had similar aims, but were roundly protested and abandoned.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
Democrats, for their part, are roundly opposed to the tariffs.
—Ishai Melamede, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025
There are a number of things Slate Auto will have to address moving forward, but if the company can deliver a consumer vehicle under that magic $25,000 marker, we’ll be roundly impressed.
—Abigail Bassett, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
Woollacott points out this legislation is similar to bills from the early 2010s that had similar aims, but were roundly protested and abandoned.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundly
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Another show might more strongly imply that Kleya is disguising herself as a nurse in order to rescue Luthen, and some viewers may well get that impression, but her ultimate goal isn’t played as a shocker of a twist.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
14 May 2025
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According to Gallup, only 39% of employees strongly agree that someone at work cares about them as a person, and just 30% feel someone is invested in their growth.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Sperm have to wiggle vigorously to reach an egg, and that motion is key to a clever new fertility test.—
Joanna Thompson,
Scientific American,
14 May 2025
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Research shows that lifting more vigorously results in higher energy expenditure than lifting with less speed and intensity.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
13 May 2025
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Before launching a new product or opening a new facility, thoroughly test the market to determine demand and pricing power.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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To stay safe, consider wearing gloves while chopping, or wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water afterward.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Sotto is the wizard behind the turn-of-the-century Main Street at Disneyland Paris, which is widely seen as one of the most elaborate lands in Disney history.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Wallen’s fourth album was widely expected in the industry to become one of the biggest records of the year given Wallen’s own pedigree as country’s biggest streaming superstar.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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The Mets managed only four hits off Falter and none were hit particularly hard.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
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In the second, Minnesota only managed four shots, but did well to get to the net-front and make Jackson’s job harder despite the lighter workload.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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As one of the last remaining breeds bred for the specific purposes of sledding and hunting, its genetic purity is fiercely protected.—
Katherine Alex Beaven,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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After Russia claimed to have retaken control of Kursk in April, Kyiv insisted its troops are fiercely battling to preserve their foothold in the territory.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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“Roundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundly. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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