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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
Lorna Ventura’s choreography is playful and vigorous, and both Leguizamo and Santiago-Hudson can really move.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
West said Thursday after the CIF Southern Section Council meeting at The Grand in Long Beach that the CIF-SS office has become more vigorous in examining transfer candidates as the number of transfer applicants continues to grow annually.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
Moderate cycling at 10 mph burns close to 600 per hour for a 154-pound person, while intervals, uphill climbs or vigorous pacing can burn even more.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
What sets Roam by Tauck trips apart from the company’s traditional tours, according to Tauck President Jeremy Palmer, is the structure of the trips, as well as their length, inclusions, and experiences; at least one vigorous group activity is included per itinerary.
—Nicole Edenedo, AFAR Media, 22 Sep. 2025
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
West said Thursday after the CIF Southern Section Council meeting at The Grand in Long Beach that the CIF-SS office has become more vigorous in examining transfer candidates as the number of transfer applicants continues to grow annually.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
Moderate cycling at 10 mph burns close to 600 per hour for a 154-pound person, while intervals, uphill climbs or vigorous pacing can burn even more.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
What sets Roam by Tauck trips apart from the company’s traditional tours, according to Tauck President Jeremy Palmer, is the structure of the trips, as well as their length, inclusions, and experiences; at least one vigorous group activity is included per itinerary.
—Nicole Edenedo, AFAR Media, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorous
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Alvarado has become Colombia's most energetic proponent of the technique.—
John Otis,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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Patterson is energetic and fun here.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The lone crack in Yesavage’s sturdy exterior came in the first inning.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The offensive line had five presnap penalties, and allowed four sacks and 11 tackles for loss to an aggressive Lobos defense.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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Not only does the quarterback need to be accurate and aggressive, but the play caller needs to dial up ways to create advantageous one-on-one situations and the receivers have to win those chances.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Summit kept up the strong play as its defense forced and recovered a fumble from Dallas Simmons.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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The American Chemistry Council took issue with the report’s findings on low birth weight and liver issues, arguing that the evidence wasn’t as robust as the report claimed.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Although the West has humanoid robotics players such as Boston Dynamics and Tesla, China occupies the industry’s vanguard thanks to its huge market, a mature industrial base of chips, sensors, and batteries, as well as robust state support.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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So, the minute the leaves start to drop, take it as your sign to tap into the harvest and dress your backyard or porch with stylish pumpkin decor and seasonal window boxes filled with hardy flowers.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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With grief comes diminished critical thinking from even the hardiest of privacy diehards.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Despite the playoff history, though, Thomson ended his diagnosis of the trio’s struggles with an emphatic promise for any opposing teams or those who might be doubting the stars’ potential, even the players themselves.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sunday’s Aces victory was no doubt emphatic.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Dunbar’s speed presented problems for Benbrook’s defense, and Slater credited them for a well-rounded, solid performance.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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The back half of the New York Film Festival delivered a secret screening of a solid Academy Award contender, the box office smacked down a Venice Film Festival award winner, and two major contenders in the acting fields up and switched their categories.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Vigorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorous. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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