strenuously

adverb

Definition of strenuouslynext
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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2
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 Publisher Associated Newspapers had strenuously denied the claims. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 7 July 2026 The report is the latest from the world body, which last year accused Israel of committing genocide, using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza and of ethnic cleansing in the West Bank — allegations that Israel strenuously denies. — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 Andrew has strenuously denied any wrongdoing regarding their relationship. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 Democrats strenuously objected to the new map, and protesters against the measure filled the State Capitol on Thursday. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 7 May 2026 Business groups strenuously opposed them and after enactment sued, a legal clash currently sitting in the federal Court of Appeals. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026 Footage released Monday shows the Clintons, who have both strenuously denied having prior knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, being questioned by Republicans and Democrats. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 3 Mar. 2026 Andrew has strenuously denied wrongdoing as he has been pressed over his relationship with Epstein, which has been back in the spotlight following the release of the Epstein Files. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026 Lutnick himself has strenuously denied any wrongdoing. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strenuously
  1. strongly
  2. hard
  3. vigorously
  4. intensively
  5. forcibly
  6. diligently
  7. vehemently
  8. intensely
Adverb
  • Even with global unemployment at historically low levels, fewer than one in four workers strongly believe their job is safe from being eliminated, according to ADP Research.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The difference between these two measurements gives the exciton binding energy, a key quantity that determines how strongly the electron and hole remain bound together.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
Definition of strongly
Adverb
  • Buying a first home has never been harder Are first-time home buyers a vanishing breed?
    — Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • So that’s kind of hard, because last year was a big year for, like, health-wise for my wife.
    — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of hard
Adverb
  • The president fought the outcomes of Carroll’s cases vigorously.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026
  • Seal tightly without ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
    — Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 8 July 2026
Definition of vigorously
Adverb
  • The lower mowing ranges are commonly used for recreational turf areas that are more intensively managed.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • One big concern is that screens are intensively stimulating for young people because they are held up close and engage young viewers with things such as fast cuts and colors.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Definition of intensively
Adverb
  • The International Rescue Committee estimates that there are 118 million people worldwide who have been forcibly displaced this year alone.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, videos also circulate of men on Russian streets being forcibly press-ganged into the army.
    — Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of forcibly
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  • Stand out by being fast when others are slow, following up diligently after meetings, and demonstrating initiative.
    — Jason Walker PsyD, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Just be sure to diligently shop around for accounts before making a decision, as even minor interest rate differences among banks can add up to substantial earnings differences over time.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Definition of diligently
Adverb
  • Roughly half of Democrats believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians during the war in Gaza, a charge Israel vehemently denies.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Swift’s attorneys vehemently denied the allegations, and in September 2025, the first case was dismissed, according to Billboard.
    — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Definition of vehemently
Adverb
  • But monitoring compliance has grown intensely urgent following Russia’s 2022 launch of the suspicious Cosmos 2553 satellite.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
  • Trump has a yearslong record of intensely personal criticism of the Obamas, and of using incendiary, sometimes racist, rhetoric.
    — Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of intensely

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