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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
Ravin strenuously objected to the city’s numbers, saying the health center treated many more qualified residents.
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Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
The publishers strenuously deny the claim and say their stories were sourced legitimately.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Associated Newspapers Limited has strenuously denied the allegations.
—Mahalia Dobson, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
Kuntz, who was formerly head coach of the Turkish national team and Germany’s Under-21 side, was appointed by Hamburg in 2024, and strenuously denied the allegations made against him on his personal Instagram account.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
In a lengthy rebuttal posted on its website, DHS strenuously denied allegations that Noem did not authorize spending to deploy FEMA's Urban Search and Rescue teams to the area until 72 hours after the floods occurred.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 4 Dec. 2025
Pushing back, strenuously at first, was a far more skeptical Secretary of State Colin Powell, Woodward and other historians say.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
No parents want to inflict emotional harm on their children, which is why most people strenuously avoid even getting snippy with their parents in front of the kids—and the guilt when an argument does break out can be immense.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
The company strenuously denies his allegations.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
The publishers strenuously deny the claim and say their stories were sourced legitimately.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Associated Newspapers Limited has strenuously denied the allegations.
—Mahalia Dobson, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
Kuntz, who was formerly head coach of the Turkish national team and Germany’s Under-21 side, was appointed by Hamburg in 2024, and strenuously denied the allegations made against him on his personal Instagram account.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
In a lengthy rebuttal posted on its website, DHS strenuously denied allegations that Noem did not authorize spending to deploy FEMA's Urban Search and Rescue teams to the area until 72 hours after the floods occurred.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 4 Dec. 2025
Pushing back, strenuously at first, was a far more skeptical Secretary of State Colin Powell, Woodward and other historians say.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
No parents want to inflict emotional harm on their children, which is why most people strenuously avoid even getting snippy with their parents in front of the kids—and the guilt when an argument does break out can be immense.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
The company strenuously denies his allegations.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strenuously
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Speculation surrounding Guessand being used as a makeweight in the transfer less than six months after his €30m summer arrival from Nice was strongly denied by several sources.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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On the other hand, research on how strongly protein, red meat, saturated fat and dairy are linked with chronic disease risk is much less conclusive.—
Michael I Goran,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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Some teens worry that relying on AI for emotional support could make real conversations harder.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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And some may not get on the ballot — each candidate must gather 500 legitimate voter signatures by March 4, which is relatively easy in citywide races but harder in council districts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Always begin by scraping the frosting into a mixing bowl and stirring vigorously or mixing with a mixer until smooth and creamy.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Maybe someday those who claim to champion the Constitution will do so more often, more consistently and more vigorously.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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This winter -- the fourth of Russia's full-scale invasion -- has seen Moscow intensively target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, wreaking havoc on the national grid and precipitating rolling and extended blackouts for millions of Ukrainians.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
3 Feb. 2026
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This selective approach came after years of working intensively to support her two sons as a single mother.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Dec. 2025
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There is strong evidence that shows the elderly woman was forcibly removed from her home in Tucson, Arizona.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Feb. 2026
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One produced a handgun, while the other forcibly removed the juvenile’s property, according to police, with the two then running to a nearby SUV which fled the area.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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That’s why this travel writer has diligently combed through the Spanx sale section to pull the best picks aligned with Oprah’s comfortable travel clothing philosophy.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes, the major political battles in the Statehouse and the White House can distract local journalists from diligently following important stories like Turner’s.—
Ryan Martin,
IndyStar,
1 Feb. 2026
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Mangione’s defense team vehemently objected to the summer state trial date.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
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Bass vehemently denied the allegations and blasted The Times.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Viewership did not get an anticipated kick up by attracting curiosity seekers during Dokoupil’s first month, but one person watching intensely was Bari Weiss.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Others love it or intensely dislike it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Strenuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strenuously. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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