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
Shake vigorously, then pour over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
Like any plant, grass grows more vigorously under favorable conditions.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Sure enough, Combs' defense lawyer Teny Geragos said in her opening statement that her team didn't plan to deny Combs' personal responsibility for domestic violence, but did plan to vigorously fight the trafficking charges.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 4 June 2025
This Department of Justice will vigorously defend the President's proclamation suspending the entry of new foreign students at Harvard University based on national security.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
Like any plant, grass grows more vigorously under favorable conditions.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Sure enough, Combs' defense lawyer Teny Geragos said in her opening statement that her team didn't plan to deny Combs' personal responsibility for domestic violence, but did plan to vigorously fight the trafficking charges.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 4 June 2025
This Department of Justice will vigorously defend the President's proclamation suspending the entry of new foreign students at Harvard University based on national security.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorously
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Also in May, more than 90 prominent economists criticized Omnibus proposals, strongly refuting claims that the sustainability regulations harm European competitiveness.—
David Vetter,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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Italy also performed strongly, earning 138 top-tier medals, including two Value Golds for high-quality yet wallet-friendly Prosecco and Langhe wines.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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And after years of fiercely protecting her private life (and facing incredible scrutiny from the tabloids, who analyzed every move of the Girls girls), Williams is feeling more open to sharing more of herself with the world.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
26 June 2025
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Brands—especially those in the fiercely competitive e-commerce environment—need to think outside the box to stand out.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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From his early days in oversized Raf to his current run of tailored minimalism, Rocky’s fashion choices have always said something without trying too hard.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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Versatile, hard working, dynamic and capable of playing in numerous roles.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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During the arrest, the subject continuously forcefully resisted arrest until he had been placed into a vehicle.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
24 June 2025
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If that had happened, the Trump administration might have responded much more forcefully, which in turn could have sparked further escalation from Iran.—
Uri Friedman,
The Atlantic,
23 June 2025
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorously. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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