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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Adverb
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Advertisement Advertisement These proposals resonated strongly with younger voters considering their future in an increasingly unaffordable city.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
30 June 2025 -
The pain is real right now, but the long-term realities still strongly favor college attainers.—
Derek Newton,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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From his early days in oversized Raf to his current run of tailored minimalism, Rocky’s fashion choices have always said something without trying too hard.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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The boys really worked hard this season and wanted to go all the way.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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But even the best of them all, glyphosate sprays used at its top rate of application and applied in late spring/early summer when bamboo is growing most vigorously won’t give total control.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
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Place your left hand on top of the glass, sealing it, while swirling the glass vigorously with your right (meaning that both hands are now swirling together).—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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And after years of fiercely protecting her private life (and facing incredible scrutiny from the tabloids, who analyzed every move of the Girls girls), Williams is feeling more open to sharing more of herself with the world.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
26 June 2025
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Brands—especially those in the fiercely competitive e-commerce environment—need to think outside the box to stand out.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Throughout the closing argument, Combs nodded and listened intently, either leaning back in his chair or crossing his arms on the table.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Macron, seated beside Meloni in the round-table working session with other members of the summit, leaned to his right to whisper a message to Meloni, who stared intently ahead.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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Implement programs to continuously develop the skills of the existing workforce and adapt to technological changes.—
Dave Evans,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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As of Friday, the space station has been continuously crewed for 24 years, 7 months and 19 days.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
23 June 2025
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“Strenuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strenuously. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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