1
as in diligently
with great effort or determination
worked industriously to complete the project ahead of schedule
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2
as in actively
in a manner involving great or constant activity
she's been industriously putting together the plans for the charity ball
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Adverb
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Replace air filters regularly to improve airflow and prevent the furnace from working harder than necessary.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025 -
Hamilton pressed Baker hard, but without any trace of theatrics or posturing.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Trump has focused intently on plans to take over Greenland, a semi-autonomous Arctic island that is part of the Kingdom of Denmark.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
27 Jan. 2025
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Cunningham’s message to the group lasted no more than 30 seconds — with starting center Jalen Duren listening intently — but by the time the huddle dispersed, the team seemed unified.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Artificial intelligence systems continuously analyze the images to provide data for firefighters to quickly respond.—
John W. Daily,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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Air traveler invades passenger's personal space to snap photos of clouds throughout flight A woman became frustrated on a recent flight to Germany when the passenger seated next to her continuously stretched his arm out to take photos near the window.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Industriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/industriously. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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