as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there
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Recent Examples of vigorously
The Sullivan Rangers have to want to defend and defend vigorously.
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Arthur Staple, New York Times, 2 May 2025
If your package of pectin comes with calcium powder, in a lidded container, stir ½ teaspoon of the calcium powder into ½ cup of water, cover, and shake vigorously to dissolve.
—Adam and Toby Diltz, Saveur, 1 May 2025
Judge Dugan will defend herself vigorously, and looks forward to being exonerated.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Both leaders promised to vigorously stand up to the threat to annex Canada that came early, loudly and often from US President Donald Trump.
—Paula Newton, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
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Arthur Staple, New York Times, 2 May 2025
If your package of pectin comes with calcium powder, in a lidded container, stir ½ teaspoon of the calcium powder into ½ cup of water, cover, and shake vigorously to dissolve.
—Adam and Toby Diltz, Saveur, 1 May 2025
Judge Dugan will defend herself vigorously, and looks forward to being exonerated.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Both leaders promised to vigorously stand up to the threat to annex Canada that came early, loudly and often from US President Donald Trump.
—Paula Newton, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorously
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Another show might more strongly imply that Kleya is disguising herself as a nurse in order to rescue Luthen, and some viewers may well get that impression, but her ultimate goal isn’t played as a shocker of a twist.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
14 May 2025
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According to Gallup, only 39% of employees strongly agree that someone at work cares about them as a person, and just 30% feel someone is invested in their growth.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Union leaders also have fiercely backed Crowley, who was ousted by Bass over, in part, her handling of the Jan. 7 fire that leveled much of the Palisades and killed 12 people.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Amazon and other retailers fiercely oppose Trump's universal tariffs that the president imposed at the beginning of April.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The Mets managed only four hits off Falter and none were hit particularly hard.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
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Fair housing means fair rules, in which tenants who work hard, play by the rules and pay on time don’t bear the financial burden of those who fail to do so.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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That was most forcefully articulated by the playbook’s principal author, Russell Vought, who served as director of the Office of Management and Budget during Trump’s first term.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Moments later, Diddy sits in a chair, grabs an object from a table and forcefully throws it toward her.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorously. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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