1
as in harshly
in a manner so as to cause loss or suffering
stiffly criticized for making such indiscreet comments in public
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2
as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
a stiffly fought battle
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Adverb
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The City Council has pushed back strongly against any changes to the sanctuary laws, which are intended to allow immigrants to make use of the city’s resources, send children to school and seek help from law enforcement.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025 -
School districts in Michigan would be strongly encouraged, but not required, to adopt that curriculum standard.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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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
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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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Nikko Reed, who had a pick-six in Thursday’s practice, broke hard on a KeAndre Lambert-Smith dig route.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
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
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Rising dramatically from the sea, St. Lucia’s twin volcanic peaks powerfully created one of the most iconic landscapes in the Caribbean.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Malagasy people have a deep sense of values, and art expresses that powerfully.—
Liam Freeman,
Vogue,
29 July 2025
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“Stiffly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stiffly. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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