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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
For O’Neil, the advantages of joining LIV outweigh the concerns often relayed about sports properties under the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia’s $700 billion sovereign wealth fund that has been roundly criticized for claims of sportswashing.
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2025
And that’s the rub — the inmate firefighting program is not roundly negative.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
That was roundly rejected by every single member of the City Council.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis understood this as he was being roundly booed while stepping up to speak at Opening Day at Fenway Park in 1975.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2025
And that’s the rub — the inmate firefighting program is not roundly negative.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
That was roundly rejected by every single member of the City Council.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis understood this as he was being roundly booed while stepping up to speak at Opening Day at Fenway Park in 1975.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundly
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However, critics, including former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, strongly disagree.—
Kayla Gaskins,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025
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Costco shareholders this week voted strongly against a proposal from a right-wing organization requesting a report on the risks of maintaining its diversity and inclusion initiatives.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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In both 1996 and 2000, Steve campaigned vigorously for the Republican nomination for the Presidency.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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All threats, anywhere, or at any time throughout this sector will be addressed vigorously.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Before the Lunar New Year In preparation for the Lunar New Year, houses are thoroughly cleaned to drive away any bad luck from the previous year.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Her book will thoroughly inform those affected by the disease, touching on all that happens before a child is born with sickle cell and extending all the way to finding — or conceiving — a bone marrow donor.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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The designation of Venezuela for TPS status had been widely celebrated in South Florida, home to one of the largest communities of Venezuelans in the United States.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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Some stores locked up items as early as 15 years ago, but the practice became more widely accepted during the COVID-19 pandemic due to an increase in shoplifting.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Replace air filters regularly to improve airflow and prevent the furnace from working harder than necessary.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Hamilton pressed Baker hard, but without any trace of theatrics or posturing.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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In the years since, the cathedral has been fiercely debated among Ghanaian politicians, who have raised questions about its funding.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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The United head coach unleashed his emotions after witnessing the seventh defeat of his 15 games in charge, fiercely voicing his displeasure at his team and showing his frustrations physically.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Roundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundly. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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