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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
Conservative parties, including the Popular Party and far-right Vox, have called for Sánchez to step down before the 2027 elections and have roundly criticized his government's migration policies.
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CBS News,
6 June 2026
But the film has been roundly dismissed by critics and theatergoers, basically disappearing from the box office after opening last week.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
One item that's missing from the museum is Obama's tan suit, which he was criticized roundly for wearing.
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Tamara Keith,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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
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CBS News,
6 June 2026
But the film has been roundly dismissed by critics and theatergoers, basically disappearing from the box office after opening last week.
—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
One item that's missing from the museum is Obama's tan suit, which he was criticized roundly for wearing.
—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
4 June 2026
In the intervening 26 years, the Jets have been roundly mocked and ridiculed — and, sure, it has often been deserved.
—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundly
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While the city writ large is divided on Mamdani, Democratic primary voters strongly favor the 34-year-old democratic socialist who won in an upset a year earlier, according to Bradley Honan, a Democratic pollster.
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Where assortments were once strongly driven by trends, today the starting point is the customer.
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The Bucks had systematically churned through assets in an effort to keep their team in contention during his prime until finally there was nothing left.
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The war in Iran raised recession risk, and the federal government is systematically dismantling the funding streams California has depended on for decades.
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The mixture should bubble vigorously and not produce a smell other than the smell of vinegar.
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Shake vigorously until chilled.
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Preparing skeletal specimens for display in museums or for forensic studies requires the bones to be thoroughly cleaned to remove any remaining flesh or soft tissue.
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Mexico completed a thoroughly impressive 2-0 victory over Ecuador to advance to the last 16.
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Officers determined a female was walking north on Soto Road when an unknown male walking south grabbed the victim and forcibly moved her against her will about 20 feet, police said.
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The woman who survived the rape described in a jury trial how Mystikal, whose real name is Michael Lawrence Tyler, had punched, choked, and forcibly raped her at his home near Baton Rouge, according to local TV station WBRZ.
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Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
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The guest list has been widely speculated about but remains mostly unconfirmed.
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Both firms have vehemently denied wrongdoing.
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There are many American producers who vehemently disagree.
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This guest embraces her sporty side with classic sneakers, a sleek black headband, and track pants that look ready for a sprint—though the black sweater vest keeps things firmly in fashion territory.
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Apply glue, but not too much, and press firmly for several seconds.
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“Roundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundly. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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