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as in vigorous
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
parents who voiced strenuous objections to the new textbooks
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as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
a strenuous workout on the obstacle course
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Recent Examples of strenuous
When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
In short, strenuous outdoor activities should be avoided.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The three Indian prime ministers who have governed the country since 1998 have made strenuous efforts to deepen cooperation with the United States.
—Nirupama Rao, Foreign Affairs, 30 July 2025
Find the right time: Consider rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible.
Recognize warning signs: Familiarize yourself with symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2025
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
In short, strenuous outdoor activities should be avoided.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The three Indian prime ministers who have governed the country since 1998 have made strenuous efforts to deepen cooperation with the United States.
—Nirupama Rao, Foreign Affairs, 30 July 2025
Find the right time: Consider rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible.
Recognize warning signs: Familiarize yourself with symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for strenuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strenuous
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Skip intense workouts since caffeine can raise your heart rate, and vigorous exercise could make symptoms like shakiness or anxiety feel worse.4 3.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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Scientific theories about the origin of the universe often involve a vigorous give-and-take between speculation and discovery.—
Sean M. Carroll,
The New York Review of Books,
31 July 2025
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This deep understanding of local transportation patterns would have been difficult with rapid multi-city expansion.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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But even though scientists have been able to discover thousands of planets orbiting stars beyond our solar system in recent years, including some around Proxima Centauri, which is fairly a dim star, it's been difficult to go planet-hunting around Alpha Centauri A and B, which orbit each other.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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The former Calle 13 member impresses her sensitivity to this piece, originally written by Orlando Brito and popularized in 1975 by the great Héctor Lavoe, giving it new life with her powerful, dramatic voice, accompanied by street guitars and harsh, aggressive chords that captivate the listener.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
15 Aug. 2025
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Poor oral hygiene allows plaque bacteria to produce acids that contribute to decay, while aggressive brushing can physically wear away the enamel surface.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Taking the most challenging courses available — like AP, IB, honors, or dual enrollment classes — signals preparedness for college-level work.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Because of this consistent advocacy, the Mayor selected me to help lead efforts to move Council forward through this challenging time.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Year-to-date violent crime, as of Aug. 5, is down 26% compared to the year before, and the 2024 figure dropped 35% from 2023.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Shortly thereafter, Hamas won the Palestinian legislative elections and staged a violent coup to overthrow the Palestinian Authority and seize control of the Strip.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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While the certification was not specifically a result of litigation, pursuing rigorous, third-party validation of AI practices is increasingly viewed as an industry best practice.—
Marc Blythe,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Every insurance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of insurance products.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Zayn’s emphatic, lightning quick victory at WWE SummerSlam may not bode well for the future of Kross.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Now, 51 percent of you are emphatic Kaprizov is staying (compared to just 17 percent last year).—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Even if increasing competition and financial obstruction have influenced summer recruitment, making this season’s challenges tougher, the confidence in Unai Emery and Villa’s football department remains unerring.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sanctions have roiled Russia's economy and Trump could use tougher measures as leverage over Putin, said Richard Portes, professor of economics at London Business School.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Strenuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strenuous. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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