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
Saft bent over a sofa that was swaddled in a heavy blue blanket, vigorously slashing at packing tape.
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Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Whisk vigorously to break down the bread, then remove from the heat.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
The docuseries also included an allegation that Michaels was aware of the administration of caffeine pills to contestants — claims that Michaels quickly and vigorously denied.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Kirk also vigorously supported the state of Israel.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Whisk vigorously to break down the bread, then remove from the heat.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
The docuseries also included an allegation that Michaels was aware of the administration of caffeine pills to contestants — claims that Michaels quickly and vigorously denied.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Kirk also vigorously supported the state of Israel.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorously
Adverb
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Now, Seven Point is strongly considering Houlihan Lokey to provide the mark-to-market valuation analysis of its portfolio holdings to deliver to investors.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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However, Edward has been including items like prenatal vitamins in Ellen’s discretionary spending, which Sethi strongly disagreed with.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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One of them was always around, and one of them left forcibly.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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One of Johnson’s timeliest essays, though, is about Alien, Ridley Scott’s 1979 sci-fi horror about an extraterrestrial creature that forcibly impregnates a member of a commercial hauling ship, killing him when the alien fetus bursts out of his abdomen.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
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Andrew has vehemently denied the accusations against him.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Space agency officials vehemently dispute this claim.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The deal, seen as crucial to cementing family control over the Samsung empire, was fiercely opposed by minority investors, including Elliott Management and Mason Capital, who argued the terms undervalued C & T shares.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Toklas went on to fiercely uphold the author’s legacy, honoring Stein’s apparent desire to be understood while at the same time respecting her equally strong wish to remain elusive.—
Daphne Merkin,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta was firmly behind his team going to Miami.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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But 2025 has firmly accelerated his move from rising talent to in-demand star with three films and three wildly different performances.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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There’s nobody who works harder than Cristobal.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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And even harder, the task ahead for that leader.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The symbolism of a Caucasian family welcoming a stranger — an immigrant who doesn’t look like them — to share their abode, forcefully counters how immigrants to our shores often are othered and ostracized.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorously. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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