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as in extremely
to a great degree
every volunteer contributed mightily to the cause
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as in hard
with great effort or determination
struggled mightily to climb up the steep cliff
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as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
it is a foregone conclusion that the President's supporters will mightily applaud virtually every line of the speech
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Recent Examples of mightily
Pittsburgh Steelers Importing a pair of quarterbacks who had disappointed mightily in their last stops could have set the stage for a rebuild.
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
But thereafter, the 2022 Broadway musical with a book by Matthew López and Amber Ruffin, music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman, departs mightily from the original plot of the 1959 Billy Wilder movie that starred Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Oct. 2024
The Liberty’s star guard Sabrina Ionescu struggled mightily in the game, scoring just five points on 1-of-19 shooting.
—David Close, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Roberts is expecting Smith to play in Sunday’s Game 6.
While team personnel has praised Smith’s work behind the plate this postseason, the bat-first catcher has mightily struggled at the plate in October, batting a team-worst .143 (five-for-35, with one home run) in the playoffs.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
But thereafter, the 2022 Broadway musical with a book by Matthew López and Amber Ruffin, music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman, departs mightily from the original plot of the 1959 Billy Wilder movie that starred Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Oct. 2024
The Liberty’s star guard Sabrina Ionescu struggled mightily in the game, scoring just five points on 1-of-19 shooting.
—David Close, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Roberts is expecting Smith to play in Sunday’s Game 6.
While team personnel has praised Smith’s work behind the plate this postseason, the bat-first catcher has mightily struggled at the plate in October, batting a team-worst .143 (five-for-35, with one home run) in the playoffs.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mightily
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Courtney Hiatt, who graduated from the cadet academy in April, said hearing how firefighters dealt with their mental health was extremely helpful.Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The photo instructions in the kit are extremely helpful here.Beka Garris, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2024
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While full repeal of the act may be unlikely, an administration hostile to clean energy could divert its unspent funds to other purposes, slow the pace of grants or loans by slow-walking project approvals, or find other ways to make the tax incentives harder to get.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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And every big tax break makes other tax breaks harder.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The vocals and riffs cut through strongly in the high-mids, resulting in a well-balanced sound.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The sprawling 2nd District encompasses the entirety of New Mexico’s border with Mexico, and immigration — while a hot topic all around the country — resonates even more strongly there.Mike Lillis, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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But there is something terribly wrong with a friend who brings an uninvited guest, especially one who openly criticizes the host and the food.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The trailer below shows Daryl and Carol back on the trail in new locations, meeting new groups including people dancing around some burning effigy not looking terribly sane.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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His red lips are freshly licked, and his eyes shoot out at us as vigorously as his cigar.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Shake vigorously to chill the ingredients, then strain the mixture into a rocks or mason jar glass.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The tutorials are very informative, and produce real-world results like illuminating an LED, activating a buzzer, and other fun projects).Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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On the grill: Believe it or not, grilling is a very healthy way to cook meat.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Buck Bedding Areas Buck bedding areas are incredibly productive spots throughout the early season, pre-rut, and late season.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The lineup is an incredibly solid mix of Latin music styles, ranging from regional Mexican to various kinds of pop.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The facts beat so powerfully upon the memory that the images come back in rather the same way as a film in slow motion.Paul Theroux, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
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Wiley’s intervention powerfully imagines an insurrection that might give more power to young Black men, but his equestrian statue does little to reimagine what power means or looks like.Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Mightily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mightily. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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