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
This is felt more strongly in a film… Absolutely.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The African National Congress, which until last year had independently ruled South Africa since the end of apartheid, is likely to strongly oppose the move, Bloomberg reported.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Spanish-speaking families were also strongly opposed to the public transit option for most high schoolers.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
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John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The African National Congress, which until last year had independently ruled South Africa since the end of apartheid, is likely to strongly oppose the move, Bloomberg reported.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Spanish-speaking families were also strongly opposed to the public transit option for most high schoolers.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strongly
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Saft bent over a sofa that was swaddled in a heavy blue blanket, vigorously slashing at packing tape.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Whisk vigorously to break down the bread, then remove from the heat.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Thereafter, the Karem Abu Salem crossing—the only commercial crossing through which goods and aid are allowed to enter the Strip—was forcibly closed, rendering the citizens of the Gaza Strip generally, and the north of Gaza specifically, to confront the specter of hunger once again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Martinez was charged in federal court with forcibly assaulting, impeding, and interfering with a federal law enforcement officer.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta was firmly behind his team going to Miami.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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But 2025 has firmly accelerated his move from rising talent to in-demand star with three films and three wildly different performances.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Live Nation has vehemently denied those allegations as well, though that hasn’t stopped criticism from other stakeholders in the business.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Those who have fueled the theory have suggested that Epstein worked with Israeli intelligence in exchange for his considerable wealth, or in a mutually-beneficial relationship—something his supporters have vehemently denied.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Post-pandemic demand and chronic underbuilding in the area have left buyers competing fiercely, often bidding tens of thousands above asking.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile Bruce’s mom (Gaby Hoffmann), whom the kid is fiercely protective of, is left annoyingly unexplored.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Cyrus opted for the more simple—but still powerfully chic—look 15 from the collection.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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Its bladeless construction is designed to pull in air and powerfully circulate it around the room, all without accumulating excessive dust like standard fans do—a double plus in my book.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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When daylight savings ends next week, dragging yourself out of bed will likely feel even harder.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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But economists say recruiting young people will get harder nationwide as smaller families continue to transform the American population.—
Sarah McCammon,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
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Sliwa pushed back forcefully, warning that the proposal could endanger victims of domestic violence.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Even just 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Strongly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strongly. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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