as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there
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Recent Examples of vigorously
Then, with the camera lingering on Nunes, the former champion vigorously nodded her head in agreement.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking vigorously to emulsify.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
During a concert in 1687, while vigorously conducting a Te Deum, his staff struck his foot, piercing it.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Increase heat and simmer vigorously until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking vigorously to emulsify.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
During a concert in 1687, while vigorously conducting a Te Deum, his staff struck his foot, piercing it.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Increase heat and simmer vigorously until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorously
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What's the difference between the highs from Delta 8 and 10 to Delta 9? Delta 9 attaches to the body's endocannabinoid system more strongly than Delta 8 and Delta 10, meaning its effects are more potent, according to Leafwell.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Finishing the Premier League campaign as strongly as possible would be to United’s financial benefit anyway.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Following the shooting at Williamsburg Charter, parents and guardians fiercely critiqued the Safer Access plan and believed locking doors left students who arrived late to school vulnerable to outside threats.—
Savanah Jackson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Under his guidance, the distillery has remained fiercely committed to its traditional processes while embracing thoughtful innovation.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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What a perfect description of a hotel that works hard to make your repose as graceful as possible.—
Chloe Malle,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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And then there's the national security angle, which Google has been pushing harder since the start of the year.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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In 1965, however, after granting independence to the East African island nation of Mauritius, through which Diego Garcia was long administered, the U.K. retained control of the archipelago and then began to forcefully displace the local population to make room for military installations.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Avoid activities that require you to forcefully move your jaw, such as yelling, yawning, eating large bites of food, eating crunchy or hard foods, and chewing gum.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorously. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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