as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there
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Recent Examples of vigorously
Other members of the chat vigorously denied sharing any classified military plans.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Sperm have to wiggle vigorously to reach an egg, and that motion is key to a clever new fertility test.
—Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 14 May 2025
Research shows that lifting more vigorously results in higher energy expenditure than lifting with less speed and intensity.
—Laura Schober, Health, 13 May 2025
Trump and his administration have vigorously defended the removal of Abrego Garcia, even though Department of Justice lawyers have said it was carried out in error.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Sperm have to wiggle vigorously to reach an egg, and that motion is key to a clever new fertility test.
—Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 14 May 2025
Research shows that lifting more vigorously results in higher energy expenditure than lifting with less speed and intensity.
—Laura Schober, Health, 13 May 2025
Trump and his administration have vigorously defended the removal of Abrego Garcia, even though Department of Justice lawyers have said it was carried out in error.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorously
Adverb
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The Yield curve flipped from strongly inverted to rapidly steepening within a week of the Fed’s first rate cut in 4 ½ years.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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That’s because diets high in saturated fat are strongly correlated with high blood cholesterol, which increases your risk for heart disease and stroke, says Dave.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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As one of the last remaining breeds bred for the specific purposes of sledding and hunting, its genetic purity is fiercely protected.—
Katherine Alex Beaven,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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The Virginia congressman fiercely defended government workers in the wake of President Donald Trump’s election as the Administration sought to cut federal funding and employees.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
21 May 2025
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Fashion aside, the culture has given Loc a sense of belonging, and motivation to work harder at his craft.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The second-term Republican president's remarks contrasted with his other more-combative public comments from throughout the long holiday weekend, including an all-caps message sent just hours earlier that swung hard at his political opponents and federal judges.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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What to Know The Revolutionary Guards' (IRGC) warning marks a sharp escalation in Iran's military rhetoric, signaling Tehran's readiness to respond forcefully to any attack.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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The billionaire South African businessman, Johann Rupert, spoke forcefully too.—
Jonny Steinberg,
Time,
22 May 2025
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorously. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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