strongly

adverb

ˈstrȯŋ-lē How to pronounce strongly (audio)
Definition of stronglynext
as in vigorously
in a vigorous and forceful manner in the past, the senator has always strongly opposed any suggested increase in taxes

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Recent Examples of strongly The bond market reacted more strongly to the weaker signal on the jobs market, which can be seen as allowing the Federal Reserve more time before raising interest rates to fight inflation. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 Experts strongly recommend wearing the appropriate eye protection when observing the eclipse, in an effort to avoid any damage to your vision. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 7 Aug. 2026 Last spring, payroll growth strongly rebounded after being very flat in 2025. — Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Adoptee groups came out strongly against the measure because there were still too many hurdles to getting the record. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strongly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strongly
  1. vigorously
  2. forcibly
  3. firmly
  4. vehemently
  5. fiercely
  6. powerfully
  7. hard
  8. forcefully
Adverb
  • Meritain strongly disputes the allegations and is vigorously defending itself against the complaint.
    — Melissa Lee,Paige Tortorelli,Scott Zamost, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Cut back leggy stems to just above a set of side shoots, which should grow more vigorously after pruning.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigorously
Adverb
  • Investigators later observed that the employee had bruising, facial scratches and a substantial area of hair forcibly pulled from her scalp.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • No one has been charged, Israel has not investigated his killing, and Israeli settlers continue to rampage throughout the West Bank, terrorizing and forcibly displacing Palestinians from their homes.
    — Kamel Musallet, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of forcibly
Adverb
  • As the year's biggest event begins, McIntosh is already firmly at the top of the sport.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Step 2 Meanwhile, blend 1 cup (firmly packed) tender herbs (such as parsley, dill, cilantro, and/or basil), ¾ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of firmly
Adverb
  • The Jackson estate has vehemently denied the siblings’ claims.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026
  • But the closures and layoffs are vehemently opposed by the state of Lower Saxony, which owns 20 percent of VW Group, as well as the unions, which hold half of the seats on VW Group’s supervisory board.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of vehemently
Adverb
  • David is brilliant—sharp, empathetic and fiercely dedicated to his people.
    — Janine Schindler, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Wisconsin is famous for its Friday fish fry, and regulars are fiercely loyal to their preferred local restaurants.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of fiercely
Adverb
  • The hearing in Barrow County court is expected to begin with victims’ families and survivors, many of whom spoke powerfully at Colt’s sentencing.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • In our demonizing present, the story of such a pioneering truth-teller speaks powerfully to the needs of our blended American future.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of powerfully
Adverb
  • The administration sees the naval blockade of the strait and sanctions as effective and views Trump as having additional options that can be cranked harder in the weeks and months ahead.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Let curiosity expand your world without making your message harder to follow or apply in real life.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of hard
Adverb
  • But when bracing becomes your default — forcefully tightening your abs during every exercise and throughout the day in pursuit of better posture or aesthetics — the strategy can backfire.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In the combative hearing, Paul and other Republicans accused Fauci of lying in earlier testimony about the coronavirus’s origins, something the longtime National Institutes of Health scientist has forcefully denied.
    — Lauran Neergaard, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of forcefully

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