1
as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
roundly attacked the proposal to raise the state's gas tax
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as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
few sitcoms were as roundly disliked as that one
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Recent Examples of roundly
It was roundly attacked by film purists and thankfully never had much success.
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 May 2026
The moment was caught on the broadcast and Quinn was roundly booed at the time by fans, and in online forums.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The rules have been roundly criticized by both the tech industry and the groups seeking to regulate AI, and state lawmakers are preparing to take their third stab at rewriting them.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Experts who provided testimony at Tuesday’s hearing roundly rejected that argument, saying the measures address problems that don’t exist and are more geared toward securing wins for Republicans than ensuring election safety.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 May 2026
The moment was caught on the broadcast and Quinn was roundly booed at the time by fans, and in online forums.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The rules have been roundly criticized by both the tech industry and the groups seeking to regulate AI, and state lawmakers are preparing to take their third stab at rewriting them.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Experts who provided testimony at Tuesday’s hearing roundly rejected that argument, saying the measures address problems that don’t exist and are more geared toward securing wins for Republicans than ensuring election safety.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundly
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The brand is strongly associated with its famous Champion sneaker, a low-profile, minimalist canvas shoe which was created in 1916.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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There will be no parking on site, so organizers strongly encourage attendees to use CTA and Metra to get there.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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According to one Mercer study, 97 percent of them are less likely to fund companies that fail to systematically upskill their workforce on AI.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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There are also reports of homes being systematically destroyed.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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The agency is detaining people who are in the middle of applying for legal status, and the Justice Department has directed hard-line immigration judges to deny bail and ICE attorneys to pursue deportations as vigorously as possible.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Israel, home to many Holocaust survivors and their relatives, has vigorously denied the claim.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Rinse the board thoroughly with clean water.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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The testimony of Shivon Zilis — senior Musk adviser, former OpenAI board member and mother of four of his children — showed how thoroughly personal and professional relationships overlapped inside early OpenAI.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The scenes of security personnel forcibly removing weeping and resistant settlers deeply divided Israeli society.—
Shira Pinson,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Federal immigration agents forcibly detained an American citizen in New York City in early May, prompting a Democratic congressman to call for an investigation into the incident.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Whole-wheat bread is widely available, affordable, and packed with fiber, B vitamins, and other essential nutrients.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
19 May 2026
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The Championship playoff final is widely considered the richest single game in sports because of the financial rewards attached to winning it.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Patel, who has vehemently denied the outlet’s reporting, has since sued The Atlantic in a $250 million defamation lawsuit.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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The scion of a prominent South Carolina legal dynasty, Murdaugh has vehemently denied killing his wife and younger son since their bodies were discovered in their estate.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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April 20 – May 20 Your mood may be harder to hide when outside expectations press too firmly.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The Cardigan Once relegated to the back of office chairs as a precautionary layer, the cardigan has firmly reestablished itself as a key component of the modern work wardrobe.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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“Roundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundly. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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