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
As Trump's second term unfolds, the issues most likely to be vigorously pursued may be those where the interests of his populist base can be braided with those who sat in billionaire's row on Inauguration Day.
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Ron Elving, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
Leavitt exaggerated just like her boss; vigorously promoted his executive actions; and demeaned former President Joe Biden.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
The fossil fuel industry has vigorously defended itself against such lawsuits.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025
None have defended those programs quite as vigorously as Costco.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
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Ron Elving, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
Leavitt exaggerated just like her boss; vigorously promoted his executive actions; and demeaned former President Joe Biden.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
The fossil fuel industry has vigorously defended itself against such lawsuits.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025
None have defended those programs quite as vigorously as Costco.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for vigorously
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorously
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, in a Monday night interview on Fox News, strongly rejected any suggestion that DOGE's work in the Social Security Administration will jeopardize Americans' Social Security checks.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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No other industry is as strongly associated with one nation as watchmaking is with Switzerland.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
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The network's decision to not renew its existing agreement has led to a fiercely competitive environment as different companies vie for the opportunity to broadcast Formula One in the United States.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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There’s talk of rebuilding their community and fiercely defending their Altadena.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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For now, most Americans still enjoy unusual job security, but for those looking for work, the job hunt has been getting harder compared with the red-hot hiring days of 2021-2023.—
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8 Feb. 2025
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Add ice, seal tins and shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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Just 6 inches of fast-moving water can forcefully sweep you off your feet.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2025
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In poking Denmark about his intent to purchase, or even forcefully acquire the island, Trump gave a masterclass in geostrategic chess, saving the U.S. billions, furthering deterring China from staking a claim on Greenland, and improving U.S. national security in the process.—
Ryan P. Burke,
Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorously. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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