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
The estate has strenuously denied all such allegations as Jackson’s legacy, catalog and assets continue to generate billions of dollars.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 May 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
Ravin strenuously objected to the city’s numbers, saying the health center treated many more qualified residents.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 May 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
Ravin strenuously objected to the city’s numbers, saying the health center treated many more qualified residents.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strenuously
Adverb
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Assuming, of course, those staffers don’t emulate Pelley and strongly and sharply disagree or challenge their boss in an internal staff meeting.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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So why did this fairy tale speak to me so strongly?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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Many cities and school districts are trying hard to line up job opportunities for young people.—
Dianna Douglas,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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With his gregarious nature and hard-drinking demeanor, Lobo is an intimidating extraterrestrial mercenary and bounty hunter, but his origin story is brutal, even by those standards.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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His soccer family raised funds to hire an immigration attorney, Kelli Fennell, who vigorously fought for his release.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Mirabeau’s words in support of universal equality were addressed to the plantation owners in France’s overseas colonies who had fought vigorously to be allowed to have deputies in the National Assembly.—
Jeremy D. Popkin,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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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
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By the end of the seventeenth century, sassafras had become one of the primary exports of the early English colony of Jamestown, and the aromatic bark was harvested intensively for shipment to European markets.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Classified as a national security event, the tournament will see FBI and FAA teams detect, intercept and even forcibly land unauthorized drones within tightly restricted airspace, with violators facing $100,000 fines.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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According to police, a suspect approached a student from behind, forcibly stole her cellphone and fled.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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Instead, it will be shaped by intelligent systems that help physicians make better decisions, collaborate more effectively, and where the entire patient journey is diligently managed.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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But Thornton has been working diligently to get an increased role within the defense.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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The idea is vehemently opposed by the players union.—
Jordan Fabian,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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His mother even suggested that what he was involved with was a cult — a notion Richards vehemently opposed.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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But whoever does sign on will be intensely scrutinized while the Nielsen numbers are closely watched.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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However, researchers are increasingly exploring whether chronic stress, poor sleep, social isolation, and other lifestyle factors influence how intensely symptoms are experienced.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Strenuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strenuously. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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