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
However, it’s strongly advised to refrain from doing so.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
But the justices strongly suggested that the parents will win in the end.
—Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
His stint was short-lived, as fans strongly preferred the original Cartwright trio.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 29 June 2025
Others, however, may be strongly advised to cut back immediately, including people with:
Replacing salt with salt substitutes can significantly reduce your risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and chronic kidney disease.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
But the justices strongly suggested that the parents will win in the end.
—Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
His stint was short-lived, as fans strongly preferred the original Cartwright trio.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 29 June 2025
Others, however, may be strongly advised to cut back immediately, including people with:
Replacing salt with salt substitutes can significantly reduce your risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and chronic kidney disease.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for strongly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strongly
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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The device, called a milli-spinner, is a tiny, powerfully rotating hollow tube outfitted with fins and slits.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Enchanting the Club Silencio audience with a powerfully emotional performance, Del Rio’s character faints (or worse) and crumples to the stage floor as the song hits its crescendo.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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This is important because using either the non-taxpayer midlevel exception or the bi-annual exception would hard cap the Heat at the first apron of $195.9 million.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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In travel, this shows up in places that are calm, intentional, and not trying too hard.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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During the arrest, the subject continuously forcefully resisted arrest until he had been placed into a vehicle.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
24 June 2025
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The question was when, how, and how often, given the country’s currently weak position, Israel’s ongoing military campaign, and Washington’s pledges to respond forcefully if its interests are attacked.—
Dana Stroul,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
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“Strongly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strongly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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