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
Jonathan SchwarzExamples of vigorously in a Sentence
vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there
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For many Jewish Americans, the antisemitic incidents have confirmed longstanding fears about the rise of antisemitism, as well as the need to vigorously counter extremism and live their faith undaunted by threats.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
For many Jewish Americans, the antisemitic incidents have confirmed longstanding fears about the rise of antisemitism, as well as the need to vigorously counter extremism and live their faith undaunted by threats.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Bring to room temperature and either return to blender to emulsify again, or shake vigorously, before using.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Astronomers are vigorously searching for them, of course.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
For many Jewish Americans, the antisemitic incidents have confirmed longstanding fears about the rise of antisemitism, as well as the need to vigorously counter extremism and live their faith undaunted by threats.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Bring to room temperature and either return to blender to emulsify again, or shake vigorously, before using.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Astronomers are vigorously searching for them, of course.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vigorously
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorously. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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