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
Politicians in the Golden State vigorously promoted disinformation about Biden to mislead the public and placate a Democratic base that was becoming increasingly disheartened.
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Matt Klink, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
In Zone 6, chaste tree will die back to the ground in the winter and vigorously regrow in spring to a 5 or 6-foot shrub.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Method: Fill a wine glass with ice, add the wine, mint and slices of lemon then stir vigorously to combine.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The writer-director’s smartest move is never to deny Colin his dignity, even when he’s humiliated for disappointing Ray or getting vigorously plowed on a table.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
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Matt Klink, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
In Zone 6, chaste tree will die back to the ground in the winter and vigorously regrow in spring to a 5 or 6-foot shrub.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Method: Fill a wine glass with ice, add the wine, mint and slices of lemon then stir vigorously to combine.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The writer-director’s smartest move is never to deny Colin his dignity, even when he’s humiliated for disappointing Ray or getting vigorously plowed on a table.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorously
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Advocates say these incentives would strongly encourage taxpayers to contribute and that the opportunities could change the lives of kids stuck in failing public schools.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Apostle Guillermo Maldonado, the church’s founder, has a large international following, including many congregants with strongly conservative political and social values.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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In fiercely competitive areas, like the New York City suburbs, where prices are still rising and homes sell fast, properties that would have gotten a dozen offers a year ago now get two or three.—
Ronda Kaysen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Union Station: From Transit Hub to Cultural Canvas When Osmington Inc. won the fiercely competitive bid to manage Union Station’s retail and programming over a decade ago, Vice President Syma Shah described a profound sense of duty.—
Byron Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Legislators must work hard to protect the Historic Preservation Fund.—
Aaron Marcavitch,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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Similarly, Williams is on the record expressing his desire to be coached hard and welcoming Johnson’s arrival as a catalyst to his development.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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After receiving multiple rejections and no response from Sana, the suspect then forcefully entered her home and shot her.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Russia has not yet responded, but is expected to do so forcefully.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorously. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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