as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
began to row powerfully toward the shore
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Recent Examples of powerfully
The Melt 2 gets you there quickly and powerfully, whether solo or with a partner.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 May 2025
This vibrant event, a modern echo of ancient gatherings, powerfully announced a bold ambition: this historic city is not just a birthplace of civilization, democracy and innovation, but a rising force aiming to be Europe's next major startup hub.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
On top of that list was Aunt Lydia, the ruthless zealot in charge of the handmaids, played so powerfully by Ann Dowd.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
The scientific evidence is clear that nicotine is a powerfully addictive drug that often leads to lifetime use of tobacco products that causes enormous harm to human health.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 30 Apr. 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 May 2025
This vibrant event, a modern echo of ancient gatherings, powerfully announced a bold ambition: this historic city is not just a birthplace of civilization, democracy and innovation, but a rising force aiming to be Europe's next major startup hub.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
On top of that list was Aunt Lydia, the ruthless zealot in charge of the handmaids, played so powerfully by Ann Dowd.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
The scientific evidence is clear that nicotine is a powerfully addictive drug that often leads to lifetime use of tobacco products that causes enormous harm to human health.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerfully
Adverb
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Apostle Guillermo Maldonado, the church’s founder, has a large international following, including many congregants with strongly conservative political and social values.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Advocates say these incentives would strongly encourage taxpayers to contribute and that the opportunities could change the lives of kids stuck in failing public schools.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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This Department of Justice will vigorously defend the President's proclamation suspending the entry of new foreign students at Harvard University based on national security.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Maybe the Bali-residing Simmons will even show up in court to press his own case vigorously against that vigorous defense.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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Evans' version of Steve Rogers is kind, charming, and fiercely principled — the kind of guy who will defend you from alien invaders and never, ever be late for your dates.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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Meta has invested $15 billion into data-labeling startup Scale AI and hired its co-founder, Alexandr Wang, as part of its bid to attract talent from rivals in a fiercely competitive market.—
Ars Staff,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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Legislators must work hard to protect the Historic Preservation Fund.—
Aaron Marcavitch,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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Similarly, Williams is on the record expressing his desire to be coached hard and welcoming Johnson’s arrival as a catalyst to his development.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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After receiving multiple rejections and no response from Sana, the suspect then forcefully entered her home and shot her.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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“Powerfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerfully. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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