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
Cover and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is frosty, about 20 seconds.
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
The president was vigorously booed during Game 3.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 16 June 2026
My mother poured vegetable oil and vinegar and a packet of dressing mix into a glass bottle and shook it vigorously.
—Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
While in the role of executive director at MAM Rio, Szwarcwald pushed vigorously for structural improvements and those related to fire safety, including the purchase of fire insurance.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 June 2026
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
The president was vigorously booed during Game 3.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 16 June 2026
My mother poured vegetable oil and vinegar and a packet of dressing mix into a glass bottle and shook it vigorously.
—Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
While in the role of executive director at MAM Rio, Szwarcwald pushed vigorously for structural improvements and those related to fire safety, including the purchase of fire insurance.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorously
Adverb
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New Gallup analysis of a 2025 study with the Kettering Foundation found that, among those who listen to influencers on the left, like Hasan Piker, 71% strongly back the right to peacefully protest, compared with 49% of Democrats overall.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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Yet the Iranians also overcame two deficits in an exciting match, getting the tying goal from Mohammad Mohebi in the 64th minute before a strongly pro-Iranian crowd at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles, which has the world's largest population of Iranians outside Iran.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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Officers determined a female was walking north on Soto Road when an unknown male walking south grabbed the victim and forcibly moved her against her will about 20 feet, police said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The woman who survived the rape described in a jury trial how Mystikal, whose real name is Michael Lawrence Tyler, had punched, choked, and forcibly raped her at his home near Baton Rouge, according to local TV station WBRZ.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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As in the Assembly on Monday, Republicans spoke vehemently against the taxes but had little chance at fracturing the Democrat supermajority.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Simmons vehemently disputed the idea that the program wasn’t tailored to specific historical policies.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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By the end of the decade, these issues will be actively and fiercely debated in mainstream society—in the courtroom, on the campaign trail, in the media, around the dinner table.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The uninitiated might be surprised that Game Changer has amassed a fiercely loyal, very active online fan base.—
Simon Thompson,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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The second is silent, perhaps buried in papers, perhaps with their head firmly implanted in the sand.—
Samantha Gloede,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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Australian defender Cameron Burgess couldn’t get out of the way and the ball was firmly knocked into the goal for a 1-0 US lead in the 11th minute.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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In heat waves, Aid stations could be hard-pressed to manage everyone affected.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Add liquid ingredients and ice, seal and shake hard.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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The leadership of our scientific and university institutions must speak out more forcefully to the nation in defense of science.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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When President Barack Obama signed a nuclear deal with Iran in 2015, Netanyahu rejected it publicly and forcefully.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorously. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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