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strongly

adverb

ˈstrȯŋ-lē

Definition of strongly

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 Compact yet impactful, the showcase and its design strongly leaned on the concepts of mirroring and reflection. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 However, by not coming out strongly against Katie, Logan may have signed his own death warrant. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026 Marshall, a close ally of the president, strongly supported the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and has defended its wide-ranging provisions against criticism from Democratic lawmakers. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 The sheer scale of the universe strongly suggests Earth isn’t its only life-hosting planet. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strongly

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Shake the jar vigorously in a circular motion to utilize centrifugal force to pull as much water as possible away from the seeds.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026
Replant the area with vigorously growing groundcovers or turfgrass because any spot of bare soil is an opportunity for stiltgrass to resprout.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of vigorously

Adverb

Some even pitched tents to stay at least the night — or until police forcibly removed them.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
In response, several protesters were forcibly removed by the authorities from the building doorway, including being lifted by their arms and legs, per Reuters.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of forcibly

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Xi appears to be in a stronger position, having overseen a surge in China's trade and firmly in control of supplies of rare earth minerals that give him powerful leverage.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
The play seems to want to flirt with the idea of Grand Guignol, even if remains more firmly rooted in the land of Samuel Beckett.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of firmly

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Russian social media channels have been rife with rumors of a further mobilization post-elections to shore up Russia’s manpower in Ukraine – something the Kremlin vehemently denies.

— Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Those were Silver's first public comments after the Clippers were found to have circumvented salary cap rules on Kawhi Leonard's behalf — something the team vehemently denied during a yearlong investigation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of vehemently

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By the end of the 2020s, Combs will set foot back inside his palatial $48 million Miami waterfront home, warmly welcomed into the arms of those who have remained fiercely loyal to him.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
But over the years, Bird of the Year has also become known for its fiercely competitive campaigns, tongue-in-cheek rivalries and occasional controversy.

— Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of fiercely

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What once seemed powerfully professional now seemed like something meant for a kid’s my-first-tablet device.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
This year’s Holy Days will be a time of powerfully contrasting emotions, said Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism — an umbrella group for more than 800 Reform synagogues in North America.

— David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of powerfully

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Economists expect Beijing to lean harder on stimulus to stabilize corporate profitability, as consolidation accelerates in sectors already facing sluggish demand, fierce competition and cutthroat price wars.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Roberts saluted Díaz for working hard to get back to an uncertain assignment.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of hard

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According to police, Payne tried to forcefully take a 4-year-old boy outside a McDonald's on Eastern Parkway near Utica Avenue.

— Katie Houlis, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
The big Amendment 3 news this week was in suburban Orlando where sheriffs, police, fire chiefs and unions all forcefully called for defeat of Amendment 3.

— Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

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