1
as in vigorous
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
parents who voiced strenuous objections to the new textbooks
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
a strenuous workout on the obstacle course
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of strenuous
Be a creature of comfort Using a weed eater should not be a strenuous endeavor.
—
Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025
And many don’t make it through the strenuous academy and training.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
There has already been strenuous opposition to each of those ideas, and the proposal to take over Gaza seemed certain to generate even more controversy.
—Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2025
Do not do strenuous physical activity while outdoors and keep time outside short.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for strenuous
Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025
And many don’t make it through the strenuous academy and training.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
There has already been strenuous opposition to each of those ideas, and the proposal to take over Gaza seemed certain to generate even more controversy.
—Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2025
Do not do strenuous physical activity while outdoors and keep time outside short.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for strenuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strenuous
Adjective
-
Apply Three Applications a Year For a dense lawn with good green color and moderate growth—as opposed to vigorous growth that demands mowing every four to five days during optimal conditions—fertilize your lawn in late spring, late summer, and again in late fall.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
-
Its vigorous bubble and sharp clean taste makes Agua de Piedra great on its own or as the carbonated component of a nonalcoholic drink or cocktail.—
Khushbu Shah,
Bon Appétit,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
As college sports continues its rapid professionalization, the ACC is in a difficult spot.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
19 Mar. 2025
-
Most of the files are scans of documents, and some are blurred or have become faint or difficult to read in the decades since Kennedy's assassination.—
Joel Shannon,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
As Forbes previously reported, Flock has an aggressive expansion strategy, which has sometimes led it to risking breaches of the law.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
-
In fact, aggressive stretching can increase instability, putting more strain on the joint that can lead to pain and injury.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Global hiring can offer a fresh solution in these challenging times.—
James Peters,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
-
Reliability is particularly important and challenging as the impacts of climate change accelerate, with more frequent catastrophic weather events straining energy infrastructure.—
Mike Shriberg,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
The Indiana Crime Guns Task Force was signed into law in 2021 and addresses violent crime in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan, Johnson and Shelby counties, according to the Indiana General Assembly’s website.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
-
The storm, which produced violent tornadoes, raging wildfires, and blinding dust storms, decimated homes, toppled vehicles, and left entire communities reeling from the devastation.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Facing those challenges, top education officials moved to eliminate the elementary school at P.S. 76, and merge grades 6-8 with Mott Hall II, a nearby middle school that is adding a rigorous high school program.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
-
State Department officials interview applicants and submit them to a rigorous screening that includes an FBI background check.—
Tazreena Sajjad,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
The Gators’ emphatic win Sunday against Tennessee in the SEC Tournament championship game ended the debate on whether the Gators would earn a No. 1 seed.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
-
This season, UConn has lost three games to top-level teams out of conference, but put itself back in the middle of the championship conversation with its emphatic win at South Carolina Feb. 16.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Schneider wants to take calculated risks in free agency, but that can be tough to do when Seattle is one of many teams needing interior offensive upgrades.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
-
Another really tough stretch is ahead for the Heat.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
Articles Related to strenuous
Cite this Entry
“Strenuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strenuous. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share