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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
The above endorsement of potentially beneficial effects associated with weekend exercise is good news for busy folks who can cram the minimal weekly recommendation of 75 minutes of vigorous exercise, or 150 minutes of moderate exercise into two consecutive days.
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Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
The movie, at its most vigorous and most menacing, is also illuminated with mystery and wonder.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2025
That prompted a vigorous bat toss from Hernandez, who had just one hit and nine strikeouts in his previous 14 at-bats this postseason and was dropped a spot in the Game 3 lineup.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways While general guidelines suggest 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous cardio weekly, those aiming for weight loss may need up to 250 minutes or more.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
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Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
The movie, at its most vigorous and most menacing, is also illuminated with mystery and wonder.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2025
That prompted a vigorous bat toss from Hernandez, who had just one hit and nine strikeouts in his previous 14 at-bats this postseason and was dropped a spot in the Game 3 lineup.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways While general guidelines suggest 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous cardio weekly, those aiming for weight loss may need up to 250 minutes or more.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorous
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Raja’s energetic narration is relentlessly funny, even (or especially) when it’s turned to dark or disturbing events from his past.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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But Isaacman has also garnered broad support within the commercial space industry, where he’s perceived as an energetic outsider ready to usher NASA into a new era.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 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,
11 Nov. 2025
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Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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That’s the kind of chance that last season, a more aggressive-looking Stolarz would have used his frame — and frankly, his big-game presence — to turn away with ease.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The agency has also faced criticism for aggressive tactics used by ICE agents in executing the president’s immigration policy.—
Andy Rose 19 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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But despite strong technical progress, widespread adoption remains challenging due to cost, infrastructure demands, and limited technological maturity.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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That includes a new and robust collaboration with Brazil’s federal government and 22 of its states—including Pará—to expand cooperation on climate action.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Still, more robust research was needed to declare that the portfolio diet leads to heart-health benefits for everyone, including healthy individuals.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Overwintering 'Lemon-Lime' Nandina 'Lemon-Lime' Nandina is winter hardy through USDA zone 6.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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The hardy pupfish are capable of surviving harsh temperatures and severe water conditions that would kill most other fish species, but their population has declined primarily due to habitat loss.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Even the climax of the film, when Bella confronts Edward about his vampire identity in the misty Washington forest, loses its dramatic edge thanks to Edward's emphatic rebuke of his predatory nature.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Lamar Jackson made an emphatic return to NFL action on Thursday Night Football, throwing four touchdown passes to lead his Baltimore Ravens to a 28-6 win over the Miami Dolphins.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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For example, a government notice earlier this year referenced a construction project in Shaanxi province belonging to the CASC 4th Academy, which is widely known as the main contractor for solid-fuel rockets.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Dolphins chose not to spend the money (or match or surpass other teams’ offers) on several solid contributors after their rookie contracts ended.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Vigorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorous. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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