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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
And, above all, in Montserrat, where pilgrims arrive by bus, cable car, cog railway and strenuous trails.
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
The National Park Service warned that the return hike out of the canyon is much more strenuous.
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Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
The Amsterdam Polaroids extended Ghirri’s penchant for quotidian surrealism with some strenuous amalgams.
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James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
The city sits at roughly 11,000 feet, and altitude acclimatization is essential before any strenuous activity, including standing through the multi-hour ceremony at Sacsayhuamán.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
The National Park Service warned that the return hike out of the canyon is much more strenuous.
—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
The Amsterdam Polaroids extended Ghirri’s penchant for quotidian surrealism with some strenuous amalgams.
—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
The city sits at roughly 11,000 feet, and altitude acclimatization is essential before any strenuous activity, including standing through the multi-hour ceremony at Sacsayhuamán.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for strenuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strenuous
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Pruning can encourage vigorous growth and larger flowers or control the shrub’s shape and size.
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The options reflect a vigorous debate about whether the company can live up to the initial enthusiasm.
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Some organizers say America's complicated and at times difficult history is being glossed over by fireworks and flag-waving ‒ or that it's being politicized by an administration that has actively worked to advance its version of history.
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The move gives Marte another chance to work his way back to the major leagues after a difficult stretch that included a brief stop with the Cincinnati Reds organization earlier this year before a cut.
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Grey-zone tactics refer to a range of aggressive tactics that vary from navy ship patrols to drone flights, but fall short of direct combat.
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That will be decided in the coming hours, as the Heat remains in aggressive pursuit of a trade for Antetokounmpo.
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Keeping your hair looking and feeling shiny can be challenging, but not with this hair kit.
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Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore said that fighting the fire had been extremely challenging.
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Aerion Targaryen Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett), also known as Aerion Brightflame, is a volatile and cruel Targaryen prince infamous for his arrogance and violent behavior.
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Nolan seems to be striving for geographic realism interspersed with violent and fantastic episodes.
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This is why getting a high-definition picture of a leader — through rigorous assessment, psychometric profiling, structured reference gathering, and behavioural history — is not an optional extra in the selection process.
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Every gas article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.
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The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout round on Friday with a game to spare after an emphatic 2-0 win over Australia in front of a sellout crowd that rocked Lumen Stadium in Seattle.
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At the forefront of it all was Branch, who finished his UGA career the most emphatic way possible — hitting a home run.
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McIlroy bogeyed 18 to finish at one under, squarely in the hunt, considering the tough conditions limited scoring.
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Parker, a former Eagles assistant, has risen quickly through the NFL coaching ranks and now faces a tough task with a roster full of new faces and high expectations.
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“Strenuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strenuous. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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