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
Let’s hope that decision is roundly reversed at a higher level.
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Simon Hankinson, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Dubas was roundly criticized and mocked by those in the NHL Draft community for selecting Ben Kindel with the 11th pick in 2025.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The move — along with language used in the letter — was roundly condemned by trans groups and major medical associations.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
The treatment of many Minnesota residents by ICE and CBP agents, which resulted in, among other things, the very public killing of Good and Alex Pretti, both US citizens – has been roundly criticized.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
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Simon Hankinson, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Dubas was roundly criticized and mocked by those in the NHL Draft community for selecting Ben Kindel with the 11th pick in 2025.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The move — along with language used in the letter — was roundly condemned by trans groups and major medical associations.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
The treatment of many Minnesota residents by ICE and CBP agents, which resulted in, among other things, the very public killing of Good and Alex Pretti, both US citizens – has been roundly criticized.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundly
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The ceremony itself will spotlight the shows, characters and performances that resonated most strongly with audiences over the past year, drawing on fan stories from around the world and footage from the format’s standout titles.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Swedish mega-group ABBA’s ‘Dancing Queen’ is strongly associated with the couple’s story given the first performance of the hit was at an event in their honor and performed as part of their wedding celebrations.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
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This training strategy typically involves picking up heavier and heavier free weights to systematically increase the difficulty of an exercise.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2026
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The metaverse did not develop into the type of social platform originally planned; nevertheless, metaverse technologies are systematically implemented in such areas as manufacturing, education, healthcare, gaming, etc.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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For many Jewish Americans, the antisemitic incidents have confirmed longstanding fears about the rise of antisemitism, as well as the need to vigorously counter extremism and live their faith undaunted by threats.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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For many Jewish Americans, the antisemitic incidents have confirmed longstanding fears about the rise of antisemitism, as well as the need to vigorously counter extremism and live their faith undaunted by threats.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Other administrations have been thoroughly deterred by Iran.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In a thoroughly entertaining game against a quality opponent, the B’s never trailed and then held off the supremely talented Minnesota Wild team to take two points in a 6-3 victory.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Villagers could be forcibly evicted from their land, which was then divided into oil blocks and sold off to petroleum companies.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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And, more specifically, for forcibly retiring Larson.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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My go-to bone broth is Boneafide Provisions—their chicken and beef varieties are great, and are widely accessible at supermarkets.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Israel is widely viewed as having much more maximalist objectives, with the threat of a belligerent Iran their primary geopolitical concern since 2003.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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The White House has vehemently pushed back on Kent's claims.—
Anne Bryson,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, a lack of Democratic support for weakening the filibuster prevented them from passing that legislation, but Republicans were also vehemently opposed and leaned on arguments about protecting states’ rights.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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If the pair pull it off, the implications could be massive, revealing AI’s potential to convincingly resurrect and reinvent our cinematic history — a potential that before the tech had remained firmly theoretical.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Much like older Soundboks speakers, the Mix still leans heavily into high volume, with an output of up to 121 dB, putting it firmly in the party speaker category.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Roundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundly. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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