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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When the Primetime Emmy Award nominees were announced last week, there was a glaring, if not expected, omission: The list didn't include any of the lead actors from Andor, roundly proclaimed both some of the best Star Wars ever made and some of the best television ever produced.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 July 2025
On state television, tightly controlled by the Kremlin, Washington’s U-turn on providing weapons to Ukraine has been roundly slated, with President Trump being compared to his presidential predecessor, widely despised in Russia.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
The results were roundly met with surprise in the AI community.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 15 July 2025
Union Terminal was roundly cheered at a special advanced screening of the film in Cincinnati, when the distinctive half-dome appeared as the Hall of Justice.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 July 2025
On state television, tightly controlled by the Kremlin, Washington’s U-turn on providing weapons to Ukraine has been roundly slated, with President Trump being compared to his presidential predecessor, widely despised in Russia.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
The results were roundly met with surprise in the AI community.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 15 July 2025
Union Terminal was roundly cheered at a special advanced screening of the film in Cincinnati, when the distinctive half-dome appeared as the Hall of Justice.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundly
Adverb
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With players across the industry looking to carve out a unique space, his aim is to deliver an agile operating model that positions the business strongly for the next generation of consumers—not to mention a possible strategic acquisition.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Taiwan strongly objects to China’s sovereignty claims.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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Remove from heat and whisk vigorously until well combined.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
31 July 2025
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The three-term Republican attorney general vigorously sought to oust Phelan in the GOP primary, forcing a runoff that the outgoing House leader barely survived.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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Because critics of social justice tend to inhabit the exact professional milieu where social justice has been most thoroughly integrated with the endless pursuit of profit.—
Book Marks
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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Taking the time to assess the situation thoroughly and select the appropriate approach can mean the difference between permanent loss and full recovery.—
Chongwei Chen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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It's only been a few generations since birth control was widely accessible in the U.S.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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While the decision to lower rates was widely expected, the second round of voting was the first in the rate-setting committee’s history, coming amid intense global trade uncertainty caused by unpredictable US tariffs.—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The heart must work harder to pump the thick blood, which may increase blood pressure.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, Nvidia’s entrenched position - bolstered by its proprietary CUDA software ecosystem - makes customer switching harder and limits AMD’s upside.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Officers seen kicking door and waving keys in front of camera After Reyes shut the door to his apartment on July 30, one of the agents fiercely kicked the front door multiple times as if trying to break it down, the security footage shows.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
9 Aug. 2025
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Starz's fiercely beloved romantasy Outlander will wrap with its eighth and final season next year.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Roundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundly. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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