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
Then, with the camera lingering on Nunes, the former champion vigorously nodded her head in agreement.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking vigorously to emulsify.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
During a concert in 1687, while vigorously conducting a Te Deum, his staff struck his foot, piercing it.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Increase heat and simmer vigorously until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking vigorously to emulsify.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
During a concert in 1687, while vigorously conducting a Te Deum, his staff struck his foot, piercing it.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Increase heat and simmer vigorously until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorously
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Finishing the Premier League campaign as strongly as possible would be to United’s financial benefit anyway.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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What's the difference between the highs from Delta 8 and 10 to Delta 9? Delta 9 attaches to the body's endocannabinoid system more strongly than Delta 8 and Delta 10, meaning its effects are more potent, according to Leafwell.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Following the shooting at Williamsburg Charter, parents and guardians fiercely critiqued the Safer Access plan and believed locking doors left students who arrived late to school vulnerable to outside threats.—
Savanah Jackson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Under his guidance, the distillery has remained fiercely committed to its traditional processes while embracing thoughtful innovation.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Even though the Trump administration has made no secret about its intentions to downsize and remake federal health agencies, many in the field of injury and violence prevention weren't expecting their corner of the CDC to be hit so hard.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
21 Apr. 2025
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And then there's the national security angle, which Google has been pushing harder since the start of the year.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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At the time, Grizzlies general manager Taylor Kleiman forcefully pushed back on that in a statement to Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Our findings suggest that when both sides in a conflict seek to avoid escalation, one side’s denial can reduce public pressure on the other to respond forcefully.—
ROSEANNE MCMANUS,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorously. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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