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as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
argued strenuously in favor of easing the academic requirements for participation in school sports
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as in hard
with great effort or determination
the IT staff worked strenuously to get the network back online
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Recent Examples of strenuously
The report is the latest from the world body, which last year accused Israel of committing genocide, using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza and of ethnic cleansing in the West Bank — allegations that Israel strenuously denies.
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Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The estate has strenuously denied all such allegations as Jackson’s legacy, catalog and assets continue to generate billions of dollars.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 May 2026
Andrew has strenuously denied any wrongdoing regarding their relationship.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Democrats strenuously objected to the new map, and protesters against the measure filled the State Capitol on Thursday.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Business groups strenuously opposed them and after enactment sued, a legal clash currently sitting in the federal Court of Appeals.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Footage released Monday shows the Clintons, who have both strenuously denied having prior knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, being questioned by Republicans and Democrats.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Andrew has strenuously denied wrongdoing as he has been pressed over his relationship with Epstein, which has been back in the spotlight following the release of the Epstein Files.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Lutnick himself has strenuously denied any wrongdoing.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The estate has strenuously denied all such allegations as Jackson’s legacy, catalog and assets continue to generate billions of dollars.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 May 2026
Andrew has strenuously denied any wrongdoing regarding their relationship.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Democrats strenuously objected to the new map, and protesters against the measure filled the State Capitol on Thursday.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Business groups strenuously opposed them and after enactment sued, a legal clash currently sitting in the federal Court of Appeals.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Footage released Monday shows the Clintons, who have both strenuously denied having prior knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, being questioned by Republicans and Democrats.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Andrew has strenuously denied wrongdoing as he has been pressed over his relationship with Epstein, which has been back in the spotlight following the release of the Epstein Files.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Lutnick himself has strenuously denied any wrongdoing.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strenuously
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New Gallup analysis of a 2025 study with the Kettering Foundation found that, among those who listen to influencers on the left, like Hasan Piker, 71% strongly back the right to peacefully protest, compared with 49% of Democrats overall.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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Yet the Iranians also overcame two deficits in an exciting match, getting the tying goal from Mohammad Mohebi in the 64th minute before a strongly pro-Iranian crowd at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles, which has the world's largest population of Iranians outside Iran.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The United States often feels more fractured than fraternal, a search for commonality hard to find in a land of boundaries drawn harder each day.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Condos have been hit hard by rising costs associated with ownership, such as HOA dues and homeowners insurance.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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At next week’s meeting, Kevin Warsh must vigorously attack this misbegotten idea, the Phillips Curve.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Every Three Years To keep the plant growing vigorously, Trinklein recommends dividing it every three years to encourage strong growth and reblooming.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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One big concern is that screens are intensively stimulating for young people because they are held up close and engage young viewers with things such as fast cuts and colors.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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By the end of the seventeenth century, sassafras had become one of the primary exports of the early English colony of Jamestown, and the aromatic bark was harvested intensively for shipment to European markets.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
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However, some analysts suspect the bombing was the work of Uyghur separatists angry that Thailand had forcibly repatriated scores of Uyghurs to China in July 2015.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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To its right is a watercolor painting of the Gila River War Relocation Center in Arizona, where many members of the family were forcibly transported to and imprisoned during World War II.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Just be sure to diligently shop around for accounts before making a decision, as even minor interest rate differences among banks can add up to substantial earnings differences over time.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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By updating ordinances in advance, and diligently collecting information about any data center proposals that are made, local officials and citizens can protect the best interests of their communities.—
Michael Helbing,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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Malcolm Pein, an English delegate to FIDE who is preparing a possible challenge to Dvorkovich in the next election for president of the organisation, told Reuters there were a significant number of countries that vehemently disagreed with the FIDE decision.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Hinojosa vehemently opposed the Texas Education Agency’s current takeover of the Fort Worth school district as well as the state’s takeover of several other districts across the state.—
Samuel O’Neal
June 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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An open-sided viewing carriage engages the senses even more intensely—but hold onto your hat tightly and pack a light jacket.—
Steve Madgwick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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This, plus the onslaught of traditional banks, in addition to Fidelity and BNY, has created an intensely competitive environment.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Strenuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strenuously. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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