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
But while the Souths vigorously defend Myers Park, there is at least one parent of a victim who believes the culture of the school fundamentally failed her emotionally vulnerable child.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
These types of lawn grasses grow most vigorously when daytime highs are in the 70s and below—generally in the spring and fall.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Attorneys general have a responsibility to enforce antitrust laws vigorously when the facts justify it.
—Bill Lockyer, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
His soccer family raised funds to hire an immigration attorney, Kelli Fennell, who vigorously fought for his release.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
These types of lawn grasses grow most vigorously when daytime highs are in the 70s and below—generally in the spring and fall.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Attorneys general have a responsibility to enforce antitrust laws vigorously when the facts justify it.
—Bill Lockyer, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
His soccer family raised funds to hire an immigration attorney, Kelli Fennell, who vigorously fought for his release.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorously
Adverb
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At the same time, the resolution calls for humane immigration policies that uphold justice and mercy, strongly rejecting nativism, discrimination and racial or ethnic hostility.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Unfortunately, there isn’t an aspect of the finale that strongly references the Carolinas setting.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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McClain, 23, had been forcibly restrained by police, who stopped him in response to a suspicious person complaint as the massage therapist walked home from a convenience store in 2019.—
Mead Gruver,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The 31-year-old alleged stalker reportedly tried to forcibly enter the singer's home.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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The idea is vehemently opposed by the players union.—
Jordan Fabian,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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His mother even suggested that what he was involved with was a cult — a notion Richards vehemently opposed.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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Erving saw in Brent not only exceptional talent, but a fiercely independent spirit that reflected the future of music.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
8 June 2026
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Both of us fiercely love our son 100 percent of the time, regardless of how our parenting time is divided.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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Rick is tightly scheduled, punctilious to a fault, endowed with verbal wit that gently but firmly shapes and smooths social interactions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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But what might seem like a fleeting trend is firmly rooted in longheld culture, integrated into people’s routines and wellness practices for centuries.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Many cities and school districts are trying hard to line up job opportunities for young people.—
Dianna Douglas,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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With his gregarious nature and hard-drinking demeanor, Lobo is an intimidating extraterrestrial mercenary and bounty hunter, but his origin story is brutal, even by those standards.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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This type of signage became so ubiquitous and so grotesquely huge across the city as businesses advertised and competed for visual attention that they were forcefully phased out by the government in the 2010s and replaced by Korean letters tastefully cut out to be lit from within instead.—
Anton Hur,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorously. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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