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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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
Nearly two decades later, this has been roundly disproved.
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Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Kennedy's policies around vaccines and severe funding cuts to HHS have been roundly criticized by scientists and lawmakers of both parties.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
So, the fact that the Illinois fireworks ban is roundly ignored by Illinoisans is not a surprise to anyone, as the night skies prove on Independence Day.
—Brad Weisenstein, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
That proposal has been roundly panned by property owners who say getting rid of the on-street parking will hurt business.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
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Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Kennedy's policies around vaccines and severe funding cuts to HHS have been roundly criticized by scientists and lawmakers of both parties.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
So, the fact that the Illinois fireworks ban is roundly ignored by Illinoisans is not a surprise to anyone, as the night skies prove on Independence Day.
—Brad Weisenstein, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
That proposal has been roundly panned by property owners who say getting rid of the on-street parking will hurt business.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundly
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Their opposition to the attacks comes despite financial support from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which has come out strongly in favor of toppling the Iranian regime.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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In other words, compare both short-term and long-term CDs, but strongly consider the latter over the former right now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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That powder-keg moment quickly spread nationwide, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with a regime that has systematically devastated the country while clinging to its rigid ideology.—
Lily Moayeri,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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Corporate acquirers are scanning the continent more systematically.—
Maurizio Caio,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Seal tightly, then shake vigorously to combine.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Edible ginger grows vigorously from fresh root pieces known as rhizomes, obtained from grocery or specialty food stores.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Then, take the time to smooth it and thoroughly clean it.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Linens and Upholstered Items If it can't be thoroughly washed or deep cleaned, textiles don’t come home with me.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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However, the reservation was sited incorrectly, and the tribe was forcibly removed from the San Pasqual Valley to where the reservation is currently located.—
Stacy Brandt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Chicago’s Columbus statues in Grant and Arrigo Park came down after activists forcibly attempted to remove the prominent statue in 2020, leading to violent clashes between police and protesters.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Fed officials in their latest economic projections from December estimated just one rate cut for 2026, but investors widely expect Warsh to push for more if he’s confirmed by the Senate to succeed Chair Jerome Powell in May when his term at the helm of the central bank ends.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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The episode was widely seen as damaging Talarico’s standing with some Black voters.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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New Delhi vehemently denied the allegations and accused former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government of harboring Sikh extremists of the Khalistan movement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Annie’s vehemently against the idea, worried the family will bring more harm than good.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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Showrunner Bruce Miller says the series is rooted firmly in the television universe fans already know — not a straight adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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For Farah, who says he was firmly convinced by his Age of Disclosure documentary participants, the real-world disclosure movement and the pop cultural side naturally travel hand in hand.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Roundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundly. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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