as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
the disruptive passenger was forcibly removed from the plane
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Recent Examples of forcibly
There is strong evidence that shows the elderly woman was forcibly removed from her home in Tucson, Arizona.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Feb. 2026
One produced a handgun, while the other forcibly removed the juvenile’s property, according to police, with the two then running to a nearby SUV which fled the area.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Last month, the Associated Press reported that ICE officers have asserted authority to forcibly enter homes without a judge’s warrant, citing an internal memo obtained from a congressional official.
—Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Feb. 2026
Wright supposedly followed the student and forcibly removed them from the bleachers.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, officers decided to take him forcibly, restraining him in something called the WRAP, a device comprising a locking shoulder harness, leg restraints and ankle straps.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
During that same press conference, Nanos refused to confirm whether or not Nancy's house was forcibly entered.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Feb. 2026
Also at the forefront of the outrage is 5-year-old Liam Ramos, who is alive but was forcibly detained by ICE and used as bait to get to his relatives.
—Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
The man arrested for Tuesday’s attack, Anthony Kazmierczak, faces a charge of forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding and intimidating Omar, according to a complaint filed in federal court.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Feb. 2026
One produced a handgun, while the other forcibly removed the juvenile’s property, according to police, with the two then running to a nearby SUV which fled the area.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Last month, the Associated Press reported that ICE officers have asserted authority to forcibly enter homes without a judge’s warrant, citing an internal memo obtained from a congressional official.
—Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Feb. 2026
Wright supposedly followed the student and forcibly removed them from the bleachers.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, officers decided to take him forcibly, restraining him in something called the WRAP, a device comprising a locking shoulder harness, leg restraints and ankle straps.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
During that same press conference, Nanos refused to confirm whether or not Nancy's house was forcibly entered.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Feb. 2026
Also at the forefront of the outrage is 5-year-old Liam Ramos, who is alive but was forcibly detained by ICE and used as bait to get to his relatives.
—Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
The man arrested for Tuesday’s attack, Anthony Kazmierczak, faces a charge of forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding and intimidating Omar, according to a complaint filed in federal court.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcibly
Adverb
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There’s a dusty cloud surrounding the central, contracting star, and that cloud is strongly suspected to be disk-like, with outflows and gaps in the dust in the two directions perpendicular to the disk.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Adding in these 20-year findings strongly suggests that engagement in cognitive training does no harm and may confer substantial benefit.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Always begin by scraping the frosting into a mixing bowl and stirring vigorously or mixing with a mixer until smooth and creamy.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Maybe someday those who claim to champion the Constitution will do so more often, more consistently and more vigorously.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Even after Minneapolis, some of MAGA’s mouthpieces are saying the GOP should run more forcefully on immigration enforcement.—
The Wall Street Journal,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The year is 1961, and the jazz legend (played flawlessly by Norway’s Anders Danielsen Lie) is firmly in the grip of a raging heroin addiction, having acquired a taste for the destructive street drug made inexplicably romantic in postwar boho circles.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Rooted firmly in rock, her sound reflects inspiration from No Doubt and The Rolling Stones while maintaining a style that is distinctly her own.—
Kristen Wisneski,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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What has been hardest is seeing ordinary lives, families, young people, civilians slowly reduced to headlines or abstractions, rather than recognized as individuals living under immense and sustained pressure.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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Essentially, what seem like small tweaks have noticeable impacts on control when pushing the ski hard.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Rubs and scrubs are powerfully restorative and facials using ESPA and 111 Skin products have instant effects.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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February begins quietly but powerfully with a full moon in Leo activating your 12th house, asking for closure, rest and emotional release.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Navalnaya has repeatedly blamed Putin for Navalny’s death, something Russian officials have vehemently denied.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Russian officials have vehemently denied the accusation.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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They’re forced to decide if there is room for love in their fiercely competitive world.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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Cadillac has become the first American auto giant to step into the fiercely competitive world of Formula One with a dedicated team.—
Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Forcibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcibly. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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