1
as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
argued strenuously in favor of easing the academic requirements for participation in school sports
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as in hard
with great effort or determination
the IT staff worked strenuously to get the network back online
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Recent Examples of strenuously
Harrods, which Al Fayed sold to Qatar Investment Authority in 2010, has strenuously distanced itself from its former owner.
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Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Cook strenuously denies any wrongdoing in relation to the mortgage application at the center of this dispute.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The promoter, listed in CPS personnel records as a special education classroom assistant at Ellington Elementary School in Austin, has not been charged with any wrongdoing and strenuously denied that the shootings were connected with his party.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The Argentos, whose Broadway Stages company is headquartered on the boulevard, strenuously opposed the redesign, as did Lewis-Martin, who advocated inside the Adams administration for the project to be rolled back, eventually resulting in the DOT modifying the plan.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Cook strenuously denies any wrongdoing in relation to the mortgage application at the center of this dispute.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The promoter, listed in CPS personnel records as a special education classroom assistant at Ellington Elementary School in Austin, has not been charged with any wrongdoing and strenuously denied that the shootings were connected with his party.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The Argentos, whose Broadway Stages company is headquartered on the boulevard, strenuously opposed the redesign, as did Lewis-Martin, who advocated inside the Adams administration for the project to be rolled back, eventually resulting in the DOT modifying the plan.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strenuously
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Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection strongly recommends that guests who use wheelchairs travel with a companion who can provide assistance.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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European leaders strongly condemned the drone incursions and demanded new sanctions against Moscow.—
Barbara Erling,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The bristles are neither too floppy nor too stiff, neither too long nor too short, and are cut to the perfect rounded shape that’s just right for swirling pigment over the apples or spreading it along your cheekbones—without having to work too hard for a completely natural finish.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles went chasing on a third-and-8 situation at the Chiefs’ 33 at the start of the third quarter, and Smith went down hard after a deep pass from Hurts fell incomplete along the left sideline.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Giordano had said the FBI would pursue the case vigorously.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Chip jumped back inside and shook his coat vigorously before heading back to his bed.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hydrolyzed proteins replenish lost amino acids that intensively nourish and maintain hair in a healthy, balanced state.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Often, the soil was intensively and industrially farmed only a few years ago.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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Someone forcibly entered a house that was under construction through the garage.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, given his sudden jump in the rock and even heavy metal spaces, with his dazzling performance at Back to the Beginning, the lack of familiarity with Yungblud prior to these recent events could be why some think he’s being forcibly touted as the next big rock icon.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Saudi Arabia and the UAE have diligently worked to diversify their military arsenals.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Despite the fact that Perseverance has been diligently filling its tubes and leaving them on the surface, none of the other hardware for the complicated MSR relay has been built.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Herald readers who vehemently object to changing the Massachusetts flag by a wide margin have allies on the GOP ticket for governor.—
Isabelle Friedman,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, an American civil liberties group vehemently denied Bondi’s claims.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
16 Sep. 2025
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Armani was an intensely private man but had a longstanding personal relationship with his business partner, the architect, fashion designer and businessman Sergio Galeotti, who died of complications from AIDS in 1985.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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These dangers could be exacerbated by workplace conditions and policies that don’t allow for behavioral changes that could help regulate body temperatures, such as taking short breaks or working less intensely.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Strenuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strenuously. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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