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
Trump’s posts have been criticized strongly by many Catholic and political leaders.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
Carlson said one of the most striking findings was how strongly time in trade predicted pathogen sharing.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
This Earth sign is deeply analytical, introspective and is often associated with themes surrounding healing, self-improvement and mental health, which strongly resonates with her portrayal of Rue Bennett.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
Carlson said one of the most striking findings was how strongly time in trade predicted pathogen sharing.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
This Earth sign is deeply analytical, introspective and is often associated with themes surrounding healing, self-improvement and mental health, which strongly resonates with her portrayal of Rue Bennett.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strongly
Adverb
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Florida has vigorously fought any effort to force health administrators to pay for additional in-home nursing, or to implement other remedies that might reduce the state’s reliance on institutions.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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The group composes its own sacred music, lilting songs that prompt women in green-and-white wraparounds to vigorously shake their bodies.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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During the colonial era, slaves were forcibly baptized here before being sold.—
Mathew Schmalz,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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United Airlines passenger David Dao was forcibly removed from an overbooked flight at O’Hare International Airport by airport police.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Markets are firmly optimistic and investors would hope the stock rally does not be derailed by geopolitics.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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At 36, Rory McIlroy has firmly established himself among golf’s modern greats.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Kaori’s mother vehemently denied that her fiancé was the target, and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez partially walked that back Tuesday when announcing grand jury indictments against the two suspects.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Bambaataa has vehemently denied those allegations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But Elham, a contentious and fiercely competitive student, suspects that Marjan’s zeal for anglophone culture, including Hollywood romantic comedies, masks a resentment for the Iranian life she is now stuck with.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Meta is desperate to regain momentum in the fiercely competitive AI market following the disappointing debut of its latest open-source models last April.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But the explosive anger, vicious vendettas, and festering class resentments expressed so powerfully in season one remain.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
16 Apr. 2026
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And why do their efforts resonate so powerfully today?—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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For Rory McIlroy, the trek toward getting a second Masters championship got a little bit harder.—
Rod Beard,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Some hurts Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen never returned because of a lower-body injury after being knocked hard into the boards by Hartman late in the first period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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Israeli officials have responded forcefully.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Strongly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strongly. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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