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
In the intervening 26 years, the Jets have been roundly mocked and ridiculed — and, sure, it has often been deserved.
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Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The Georgia Legislature roundly rejected a bill legalizing sports betting, but sports betting companies aren’t letting up.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Still, Tony is in an enviable position compared with Grete, who is roundly dismissed by all but one of her male mentors and peers.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
It was roundly attacked by film purists and thankfully never had much success.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 May 2026
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Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The Georgia Legislature roundly rejected a bill legalizing sports betting, but sports betting companies aren’t letting up.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Still, Tony is in an enviable position compared with Grete, who is roundly dismissed by all but one of her male mentors and peers.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
It was roundly attacked by film purists and thankfully never had much success.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundly
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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
Adverb
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New York City is systematically erasing its public seating.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Such claims have been systematically refuted by evidence submitted to Norfolk Superior Court.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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Rinse the filters thoroughly under warm running water and replace them.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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One class in, and Hannah is thoroughly seduced both by Melanie’s flattery and by her therapyspeak approach to acting, with its talk of truth-telling and connecting to one’s body.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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McClain, 23, had been forcibly restrained by police, who stopped him in response to a suspicious person complaint as the massage therapist walked home from a convenience store in 2019.—
Mead Gruver,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The 31-year-old alleged stalker reportedly tried to forcibly enter the singer's home.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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The 22nd District is widely seen as crucial to determining which party controls the House.—
Mathew Miranda
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The spa Tucked away from the hotel’s main areas is the luxurious Lanesborough Club & Spa, an urban oasis widely recognized as one of the city's most exclusive wellness addresses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Malcolm Pein, an English delegate to FIDE who is preparing a possible challenge to Dvorkovich in the next election for president of the organisation, told Reuters there were a significant number of countries that vehemently disagreed with the FIDE decision.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Hinojosa vehemently opposed the Texas Education Agency’s current takeover of the Fort Worth school district as well as the state’s takeover of several other districts across the state.—
Samuel O’Neal
June 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 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
Cite this Entry
“Roundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundly. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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