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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
Among several allegations, the Trump administration has roundly criticized Harvard’s response to student protests over the war in Gaza, accusing it of failing to adequately confront campus antisemitism and harassment.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Now, there is (to our knowledge) no official record — there is certainly no official method for timing applause — but it’s roundly considered that Guillermo del Toro’s 2006 fantasy drama Pan’s Labyrinth is the granddaddy of them all at 22 minutes.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 13 May 2025
But in public spaces, the Russian Federation and the Soviet Union are roundly despised.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 7 May 2025
During the 2016 election, Francis roundly criticized Trump's campaign proposal to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 Apr. 2025
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Now, there is (to our knowledge) no official record — there is certainly no official method for timing applause — but it’s roundly considered that Guillermo del Toro’s 2006 fantasy drama Pan’s Labyrinth is the granddaddy of them all at 22 minutes.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 13 May 2025
But in public spaces, the Russian Federation and the Soviet Union are roundly despised.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 7 May 2025
During the 2016 election, Francis roundly criticized Trump's campaign proposal to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundly
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Advocates say these incentives would strongly encourage taxpayers to contribute and that the opportunities could change the lives of kids stuck in failing public schools.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Apostle Guillermo Maldonado, the church’s founder, has a large international following, including many congregants with strongly conservative political and social values.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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This Department of Justice will vigorously defend the President's proclamation suspending the entry of new foreign students at Harvard University based on national security.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Maybe the Bali-residing Simmons will even show up in court to press his own case vigorously against that vigorous defense.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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So when the lawyer suggested Forrest had been the initial aggressor, his old bandmate was thoroughly pissed.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2025
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At his age, Jones thoroughly believes exercise is essential to living a full, healthy life — not just physically, but mentally.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Internet regulators clarified live streaming rules, but this was widely expected and did not impact the market.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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During the hearing, Hegseth is widely expected to dodge many of the specifics on the military's spending blueprint, which has not been released, and instead highlight recent gains in recruiting numbers and new technology initiatives in the Army.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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But the Thunder see their ethos as integral to their playing style, which depends on sustained confidence, readiness, and a willingness to go hard.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Similarly, Williams is on the record expressing his desire to be coached hard and welcoming Johnson’s arrival as a catalyst to his development.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Union Station: From Transit Hub to Cultural Canvas When Osmington Inc. won the fiercely competitive bid to manage Union Station’s retail and programming over a decade ago, Vice President Syma Shah described a profound sense of duty.—
Byron Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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In fiercely competitive areas, like the New York City suburbs, where prices are still rising and homes sell fast, properties that would have gotten a dozen offers a year ago now get two or three.—
Ronda Kaysen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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“Roundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundly. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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