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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Democrats strongly oppose Musk's work with his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has slashed federal spending and cut staff under its mission to tackle waste and fraud.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025 -
It was influenced by cinema, very strongly—lighting effects, the MGM lion, King Kong.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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In both 1996 and 2000, Steve campaigned vigorously for the Republican nomination for the Presidency.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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That alignment has been vigorously opposed by the Del Mar Fairgrounds, which recently decided to pause discussions with the city of Del Mar on a separate affordable housing project on fairgrounds property until the city opposes an alignment that includes fairgrounds property.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Latin American markets, notably Brazil, are fiercely contested.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The next spring, Henry arrived at the Second Virginia Convention in mourning for his recently deceased wife but just as fiercely determined to fight for the Colonies.—
Cassandra Good,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Southwest’s woes hit Orlando hard SpaceX Crew-10 docks with space station, setting up Starliner astronauts return Could Rays move to Orlando?—
Elainie Barraza,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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The issue was not trying hard enough to grab the rebound.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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Having researched the role of the cycad seed in the Guam cluster, Spencer knew that some mushrooms contain toxins that can powerfully affect the nervous system.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2025
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That commitment to her team manifested powerfully during the pandemic.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Stiffly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stiffly. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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