vigorously
adverb
vig·or·ous·ly
ˈvi-g(ə-)rəs-lē 
: in a vigorous manner : with force and energy
He vigorously denied the accusations.
In a medium bowl, vigorously stir together the remaining ingredients, except for the pine nuts, to make the filling.—
Mei Chin
Mei ChinLast fall, Democratic congressional staffers vigorously researched what options they have …—Jonathan Schwarz
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vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there
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The numbers unfold in impressively layered choreography as the Shakers move vigorously in an effort to clear their minds and bodies of sin.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Whether shown vigorously doing push-ups (the elderly actor is still in tremendous shape) or in tender moments with O’Toole that remind us that sensuality needn’t diminish with age, Glenn owns the film from first moment to last, investing his crusty character with dignity and subtle humor.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Chip jumped back inside and shook his coat vigorously before heading back to his bed.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The news organization vigorously defended the story at the time and braced to fight the legal action.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
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Barry Levitt, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Whether shown vigorously doing push-ups (the elderly actor is still in tremendous shape) or in tender moments with O’Toole that remind us that sensuality needn’t diminish with age, Glenn owns the film from first moment to last, investing his crusty character with dignity and subtle humor.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Chip jumped back inside and shook his coat vigorously before heading back to his bed.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The news organization vigorously defended the story at the time and braced to fight the legal action.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorously. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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