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as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
roundly attacked the proposal to raise the state's gas tax
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2
as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
few sitcoms were as roundly disliked as that one
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When not, like Yola did, slinging a Fender Telecaster or like opener Joy, unfurling a contralto voice that roundly filled the room with her soul's expression as much as the air from her lungs, both performers took painstaking effort to explain their craftswomanship as songwriters.
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The Gritti’s dock-manager to Grazer’s left, foreground right in the shot, may be suspicious that his sturdy right elbow, offered for support during that parlous little leap from land to sea, is being roundly ignored.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The practice has been roundly criticized by human rights groups that say it is used to hold Palestinians indefinitely without charge and due process, while Israel has defended the practice as a necessary security measure.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 30 June 2025
His stewardship of the state during the COVID-19 pandemic was roundly criticized as overreach by Republicans with some municipal leaders ignoring business shutdown orders.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The Gritti’s dock-manager to Grazer’s left, foreground right in the shot, may be suspicious that his sturdy right elbow, offered for support during that parlous little leap from land to sea, is being roundly ignored.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The practice has been roundly criticized by human rights groups that say it is used to hold Palestinians indefinitely without charge and due process, while Israel has defended the practice as a necessary security measure.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 30 June 2025
His stewardship of the state during the COVID-19 pandemic was roundly criticized as overreach by Republicans with some municipal leaders ignoring business shutdown orders.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundly
Adverb
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The search giant strongly beat estimates for quarterly revenue and profit on the back of new AI features and a steady digital advertising market.—
Kenrick Cai,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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School districts in Michigan would be strongly encouraged, but not required, to adopt that curriculum standard.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
Adverb
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Mix vigorously with your hands for about 30 seconds until well combined.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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The truth must be vigorously sought with, at minimum, a full-fledged investigation.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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The Dayton band, which rose to fame in the 1970s, filled its set with a variety of theatrics and gimmicks that left me thoroughly entertained.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Stir together peanut butter, pepper jelly, and remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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It is widely regarded as one of the island's top fine dining destinations thanks to its exceptional food, attentive service and stunning oceanfront setting.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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But the videos circulated on social media indicate ad hoc punishments are also widely carried out on the ground, with the same aim of deterring others from running away.—
Andrew Carey,
CNN Money,
28 July 2025
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An then the other late night shows went just as hard (or harder) on CBS and Paramount.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
26 July 2025
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My Melody and Kuromi work hard to prepare for a sweets-making contest judged by the world-famous pastry chef Pistachio.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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Scottish actress Freya Mavor is slated to play Jane Bennet, Lizzy's striking, fiercely desired older sister.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Despite more than five decades under Israeli control, the Druze in the Golan remain fiercely connected to their Syrian identities.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
31 July 2025
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“Roundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundly. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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