1
as in harshly
in a manner so as to cause loss or suffering
stiffly criticized for making such indiscreet comments in public
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2
as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
a stiffly fought battle
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Adverb
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Another show might more strongly imply that Kleya is disguising herself as a nurse in order to rescue Luthen, and some viewers may well get that impression, but her ultimate goal isn’t played as a shocker of a twist.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
14 May 2025 -
According to Gallup, only 39% of employees strongly agree that someone at work cares about them as a person, and just 30% feel someone is invested in their growth.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Sperm have to wiggle vigorously to reach an egg, and that motion is key to a clever new fertility test.—
Joanna Thompson,
Scientific American,
14 May 2025
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Research shows that lifting more vigorously results in higher energy expenditure than lifting with less speed and intensity.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
13 May 2025
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As one of the last remaining breeds bred for the specific purposes of sledding and hunting, its genetic purity is fiercely protected.—
Katherine Alex Beaven,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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After Russia claimed to have retaken control of Kursk in April, Kyiv insisted its troops are fiercely battling to preserve their foothold in the territory.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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Fair housing means fair rules, in which tenants who work hard, play by the rules and pay on time don’t bear the financial burden of those who fail to do so.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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His frustration has been compounded by his hitting a number of balls hard recently that were right at fielders.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The ride powerfully evokes the harsh realities of shipyard life in early 20th-century Belfast, plunging visitors into the sights, sounds, and scale of Titanic’s construction.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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What emerges is a transformational discussion that humanizes the enormity of the climate crisis, powerfully voicing the unspeakable.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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“Stiffly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stiffly. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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