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
Whisk vigorously for about 30 seconds, until the yolks are pale and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
But there has been more cross-flexing the past two years, and neither CBS nor Fox has vigorously objected because each has been rewarded with a few appealing games that would traditionally air on the other network.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
The agency is detaining people who are in the middle of applying for legal status, and the Justice Department has directed hard-line immigration judges to deny bail and ICE attorneys to pursue deportations as vigorously as possible.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
But there has been more cross-flexing the past two years, and neither CBS nor Fox has vigorously objected because each has been rewarded with a few appealing games that would traditionally air on the other network.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
The agency is detaining people who are in the middle of applying for legal status, and the Justice Department has directed hard-line immigration judges to deny bail and ICE attorneys to pursue deportations as vigorously as possible.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorously
Adverb
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Assuming, of course, those staffers don’t emulate Pelley and strongly and sharply disagree or challenge their boss in an internal staff meeting.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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So why did this fairy tale speak to me so strongly?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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Classified as a national security event, the tournament will see FBI and FAA teams detect, intercept and even forcibly land unauthorized drones within tightly restricted airspace, with violators facing $100,000 fines.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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According to police, a suspect approached a student from behind, forcibly stole her cellphone and fled.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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The union has vehemently opposed a cap for decades.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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New Delhi vehemently denied the allegations and accused former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government of harboring Sikh extremists of the Khalistan movement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 May 2026
Adverb
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On the other side, De la Espriella has promised to fiercely crack down on criminal groups and build 10 megaprisons, following in a similar vein as El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, in his war on gangs, which has been beset by abuses, according to findings by human rights groups.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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When was your competitive edge last tested and sharpened — evaluated against your peers in today’s fiercely competitive talent war?—
Jim Hebets,
Forbes.com,
1 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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Fernando has no such accidents despite hitting the ball hard.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The couple hard-launched their relationship in 2019 with their first red carpet appearance at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in LA.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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Shakir pointed out that only a handful of national figures on either side of the aisle have forcefully criticized AI, singling out Republicans like the Florida governor Ron DeSantis and the former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene as notable outliers in their party.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorously. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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