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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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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
Trump said they should be relocated in Jordan and Egypt, an idea roundly rejected by those two nations, Palestinians and the international community, which would regard such an action as ethnic cleansing.
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Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Democratic politicians and prosecutors threw the book at Trump only to be roundly repudiated by voters.
—Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Most roundly criticized was the proposal to forcibly relocate Gaza’s residents to neighboring countries, including Jordan and Egypt.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Feb. 2025
Though most Vornado fans are roundly—and justifiably—beloved, the Strata seems to have engendered mixed feelings among online commenters.
—Kat Merck, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2025
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Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Democratic politicians and prosecutors threw the book at Trump only to be roundly repudiated by voters.
—Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Most roundly criticized was the proposal to forcibly relocate Gaza’s residents to neighboring countries, including Jordan and Egypt.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Feb. 2025
Though most Vornado fans are roundly—and justifiably—beloved, the Strata seems to have engendered mixed feelings among online commenters.
—Kat Merck, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundly
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, in a Monday night interview on Fox News, strongly rejected any suggestion that DOGE's work in the Social Security Administration will jeopardize Americans' Social Security checks.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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By asking for the right deliverables, the Trump administration can strongly reinforce this inclination.—
Vanda Felbab-Brown,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Feb. 2025
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Puffers vigorously flap their fins to carve intricate circular patterns into the sand.—
Ingrid Newkirk,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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The company intends to defend itself vigorously in these matters.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
7 Feb. 2025
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To be effective in suppressing stump sprouting, the entire stump, particularly the bark and exposed roots, must be thoroughly sprayed.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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Begin by thoroughly examining your current market position.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The goal is to ensure that the eventual best picture winner is the film that’s most widely liked by the entire Academy.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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However, the survey also found that organizations are not widely utilizing predictive risk analytics or quantitative methods, despite the vast amounts of data available.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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There may be a prevailing narrative that every team plays the same style, and as a whole, the league is playing faster, shooting more 3s and crashing the offensive glass harder.—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The show leans hard on assumptions viewers across the political spectrum will bring without challenging any one set.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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While Patel is fiercely loyal to Trump, his message Saturday was a rebuke to Musk, who has had the ear of the president since the 2024 campaign.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Firefly exemplifies how innovation and responsibility can coexist, even in a fiercely competitive and rapidly evolving market.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Roundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundly. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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