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
Both have vigorously argued they should not be held liable for the full amount and claimed the tragedy was beyond their control.
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Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Repeatedly, commission members and staff asked or pointed out the ways scientific management disempowered and harmed workers, and Taylor vigorously denied these.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Secure lid on cocktail shaker and shake vigorously until well chilled, about 30 seconds.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Fox News and OutKick have previously reported that the NFL would also vigorously defend its antitrust exemption amid a Justice Department probe.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
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Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Repeatedly, commission members and staff asked or pointed out the ways scientific management disempowered and harmed workers, and Taylor vigorously denied these.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Secure lid on cocktail shaker and shake vigorously until well chilled, about 30 seconds.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Fox News and OutKick have previously reported that the NFL would also vigorously defend its antitrust exemption amid a Justice Department probe.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorously
Adverb
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The brand is strongly associated with its famous Champion sneaker, a low-profile, minimalist canvas shoe which was created in 1916.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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There will be no parking on site, so organizers strongly encourage attendees to use CTA and Metra to get there.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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The scenes of security personnel forcibly removing weeping and resistant settlers deeply divided Israeli society.—
Shira Pinson,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Federal immigration agents forcibly detained an American citizen in New York City in early May, prompting a Democratic congressman to call for an investigation into the incident.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Patel, who has vehemently denied the outlet’s reporting, has since sued The Atlantic in a $250 million defamation lawsuit.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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The scion of a prominent South Carolina legal dynasty, Murdaugh has vehemently denied killing his wife and younger son since their bodies were discovered in their estate.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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Perry plays Mary Cooper, Sheldon’s deeply religious and fiercely protective mom — a character originally portrayed in The Big Bang Theory by her real-life mother, Laurie Metcalf.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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The fantasy drama follows 10-year-old Bernardo, who after his father’s death, clings fiercely to his mother while secretly caring for an injured baby goat deep in the rainforest.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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April 20 – May 20 Your mood may be harder to hide when outside expectations press too firmly.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The Cardigan Once relegated to the back of office chairs as a precautionary layer, the cardigan has firmly reestablished itself as a key component of the modern work wardrobe.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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The right idea should expand your world without making your life harder to manage.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Being shut out of public spaces and opportunities makes reintegration harder, not easier.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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Americans have known Fox News’s Kayleigh McEnany as the composed woman behind the podium, forcefully defending administration policy in the White House briefing room, sparring with reporters on live television, or navigating the relentless pressures of national politics.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorously. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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