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as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
he remains healthy and vigorous despite being over 80 years old
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as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
vigorous and sturdy little sheep bred to live in mountainous regions
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as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
offered a vigorous dissent to the proposal
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as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
gave the bottle of sauce a vigorous shaking
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Recent Examples of vigorous
This vigorous grower can quickly take over a garden.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Harvest seeds from the plants that were the most vigorous and prolifically blooming to ensure next year's plants flower bountifully.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
Other likely changes could see companies having to regularly update their safety files, with safety information provided in digital form, and more vigorous enforcement of the rules.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Amadeo is a vigorous 91 years old, with thick white hair and a charming, no-nonsense affect.
—Harrison Hill, AFAR Media, 19 Aug. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Harvest seeds from the plants that were the most vigorous and prolifically blooming to ensure next year's plants flower bountifully.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
Other likely changes could see companies having to regularly update their safety files, with safety information provided in digital form, and more vigorous enforcement of the rules.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Amadeo is a vigorous 91 years old, with thick white hair and a charming, no-nonsense affect.
—Harrison Hill, AFAR Media, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorous
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Labradors are often more energetic and bred for hunting, retrieving, and service work, whereas goldens are prized for their patience, friendliness, and trainability.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by the tradition of the divine feminine, the energetic space captivates with colors, abstract wall art and a goddess sculpture done by the dynamic sister artist duo’s mother.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The sturdy steel frame holds up to 650 pounds, while the insulated cup holders cool and keep drinks within reach.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mid-summer changes to United’s revolving credit facility indicated a switch in strategy, and there was a more aggressive approach in the market following a summit in Iceland between Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The occurrences grew more aggressive over time, with the Smurls' 75-pound German shepherd getting slammed into a wall and Jack getting attacked while praying.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Reese wants to skip through the rebuilding process, but doing so has already put Chicago in a position in which building a stronger talent base is going to be much more difficult.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Speaking to the crowd before the march, Eve Devitt, an Idaho human rights activist, said that LGBTQ+ history is built on fighting for rights, which makes the community stronger.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Naturally robust, dividing daylilies takes a bit of elbow grease.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Film Festival with a robust lineup led by female filmmakers, highlighting the nation’s growing influence in international cinema through diverse storytelling approaches.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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The terrain calls for sturdy footwear and SOREL has a range of hardy and waterproof boots, snow boots, and trainers.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Furnishings are intentionally sturdy and swaddled in luxe but hardy fabrics to withstand spills and sandy paws.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
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Or will the Eagles, who lost some key defensive pieces this offseason but retain their top players on both sides of the ball, open the season with an emphatic NFC East win at home?—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Several commenters expressed their support for him, saying emphatic no’s and doubling down on how funny the skit was.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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These are available in five sizes, along with plenty of fun patterns, solid colors, and an all-black pack.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
6 Sep. 2025
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Nina Energy turns scraps into solid biofuels and biochar.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Vigorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorous. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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