as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
the driving rhythms and dramatic crescendos of the muscularly played final movement brought concertgoers to their feet
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At the time, Syed and his loved ones, who strongly believed in his innocence, had little hope that his conviction would be overturned.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
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The mortifying moment comes at a time when international tourism continues to rebound strongly despite global uncertainty.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Giordano had said the FBI would pursue the case vigorously.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Chip jumped back inside and shook his coat vigorously before heading back to his bed.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Someone forcibly entered a house that was under construction through the garage.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, given his sudden jump in the rock and even heavy metal spaces, with his dazzling performance at Back to the Beginning, the lack of familiarity with Yungblud prior to these recent events could be why some think he’s being forcibly touted as the next big rock icon.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nothing better than putting down the top and driving beautiful roads just after the rain stops and the air is powerfully charged by the nearby ocean, scrubbed clean.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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It’s just continued to blossom and open up in a really powerfully, deep, physical, cultural, social, political way.—
Carmen Rios,
Flow Space,
5 Sep. 2025
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While Redford might have shied away from calling himself an activist, he was fiercely dedicated to pushing for a world that was habitable for all.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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Unions fiercely resist any accountability for performance.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The bristles are neither too floppy nor too stiff, neither too long nor too short, and are cut to the perfect rounded shape that’s just right for swirling pigment over the apples or spreading it along your cheekbones—without having to work too hard for a completely natural finish.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles went chasing on a third-and-8 situation at the Chiefs’ 33 at the start of the third quarter, and Smith went down hard after a deep pass from Hurts fell incomplete along the left sideline.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Republicans, who say school security and improving mental health services are the best way to avoid future tragedies, have firmly opposed any new gun control measures.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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While apples are baking, drain cider mixture through a fine mesh strainer placed over a heatproof measuring cup with a spout, pressing firmly to extract as much juice as possible; discard solids.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Tensions flared Tuesday when Chinese forces forcefully intervened in a Philippine resupply mission, with Manila reporting that a crew member was injured.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Muscularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muscularly. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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