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
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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New Gallup analysis of a 2025 study with the Kettering Foundation found that, among those who listen to influencers on the left, like Hasan Piker, 71% strongly back the right to peacefully protest, compared with 49% of Democrats overall.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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Yet the Iranians also overcame two deficits in an exciting match, getting the tying goal from Mohammad Mohebi in the 64th minute before a strongly pro-Iranian crowd at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles, which has the world's largest population of Iranians outside Iran.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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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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For me, that means systematically cutting meetings that aren’t strictly necessary, keeping tabs on the latest AI tools to automate repetitive work, and blocking time for writing and strategizing how to improve our products.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
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Shake vigorously for up to 30 seconds, until the shaker is frosted on the outside and the drink is well chilled.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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The erstwhile New York resident was loudly and vigorously booed by the hometown crowd as he was shown on the jumbotron of the legendary arena.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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Rinsing them thoroughly helps keep these unfortunate extras off your plate, and also improves the flavor and texture of the peaches by removing any unwanted grit.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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The ingredients are tumbled in a large slanted drum, allowing the hot, sticky asphalt cement to thoroughly coat the stones and sand.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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However, some analysts suspect the bombing was the work of Uyghur separatists angry that Thailand had forcibly repatriated scores of Uyghurs to China in July 2015.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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According to their attorney, Emily Trostle, the two women face a risk of torture and persecution if forcibly returned to Iran.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Ukraine’s kit at Euro 2020 also caused a stir because part of its design featured an outline of the country that included Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014 but still widely recognised as part of Ukraine.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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But their thematic concerns actually vary widely.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Following that blast, Thailand suspended all work on the peace agreement, and accused Cambodia of violating the joint declaration by laying fresh landmines – a claim Cambodia vehemently denies.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Dec. 2025
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Hegseth on Saturday vehemently denied having issued a kill order on survivors, as was reported by the Post.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Dec. 2025
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Area meteorologists are unsure if this year’s thick radiation fog — known regionally as tule fog — will disperse in time for the holidays, thanks to persistent weather patterns keeping the cloud layer firmly over the region.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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After a post-Kawhi Leonard purgatory that saw the club mired in mediocrity — and worse — the club now seems to have firmly established itself as a major team of the future.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Roundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundly. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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