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
Schiff and James have vigorously denied any wrongdoing through their lawyers.
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Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
For residents like Filmore Brown and other New Yorkers, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, together with other municipal leaders, is vigorously advocating for reforms to the lien sale process and the augmentation of resources allocated to homeowners facing the risk of foreclosure.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
Democrats fight back Democrats vigorously dispute the notion that Republicans have an advantage in the redistricting wars.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
This comes less than 24 hours after Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel vigorously defended the unit on Monday.
—Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
For residents like Filmore Brown and other New Yorkers, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, together with other municipal leaders, is vigorously advocating for reforms to the lien sale process and the augmentation of resources allocated to homeowners facing the risk of foreclosure.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
Democrats fight back Democrats vigorously dispute the notion that Republicans have an advantage in the redistricting wars.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
This comes less than 24 hours after Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel vigorously defended the unit on Monday.
—Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorously
Adverb
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All three voter blocs strongly favored Mayor Scott’s message and policies over the approach, by both GOP and Democratic politicians, that focused only on police as messengers and policing as a response to concerns about crime.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Robert Bianco, a longtime TV critic for USA Today, emphasized how strongly Levin supported him even when Bianco’s reviews angered Levin’s sources.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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So, for example, [third-degree robbery], which is forcibly taking property from a person, which is violent, that's deemed as a nonviolent crime.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Dominican Republic, which shares a land border with Haiti, accounts for the largest share of Haitians who are forcibly returned, with nearly 200,000 Haitians sent back last year.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Trump has vehemently denied that his tariff agenda is a contributor to those challenges.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
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Linehan has created multiple British comedies but in recent years has been best known for his vehemently anti-trans rhetoric.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The company’s volatility record, continued reliance on Bitcoin mining, and exposure to a fiercely competitive, quickly evolving AI market make this a high-risk, high-reward idea.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Google's victory, despite its loss at trial, is largely the result of the fiercely competitive AI industry that's taken shape in less than three years.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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The roots of my family tree are firmly established in the soil of Great Britain.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Plus, the rust-tone orange is vibrant, and the strings on the back keep the cushions firmly in place.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Such is the expectancy around Arsenal now, a 1-0 loss to a bewitching free kick, the kind of sudden inspiration that decides a close and claustrophobic game, hit the team hard.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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That’s hard on the receivers, the coaches, the play-caller, and the quarterback.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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Some unauthorized immigrants in Abbotsford would rather self-deport than risk being jailed and forcefully returned to their native country.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorously. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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