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
But, again, Kennedy weathered the storm and went on to campaign vigorously for his new ally.
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Remove from heat; add bourbon (if desired), vanilla extract, and baking soda, stirring vigorously until incorporated (mixture will bubble up).
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
While Trump vigorously campaigned against diversity and inclusion efforts in business and government, his Cabinet selections and other high-profile staffing choices include some barrier-breaking nominations.
—Matt Brown, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds, or until the ice is no longer audible.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Remove from heat; add bourbon (if desired), vanilla extract, and baking soda, stirring vigorously until incorporated (mixture will bubble up).
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
While Trump vigorously campaigned against diversity and inclusion efforts in business and government, his Cabinet selections and other high-profile staffing choices include some barrier-breaking nominations.
—Matt Brown, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds, or until the ice is no longer audible.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Where Trump gained ground in Southern California Once strongly liberal, Pico-Robertson saw support surge for Trump in the presidential election.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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As soon as the film begins, the viewer is made strongly aware of herself—her looking—and of her body, which experiences a vertigo.Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
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Attorney general is one of the most high-profile and highly anticipated appointments, as Trump has fiercely criticized the Justice Department for prosecuting him and is expected to drastically change its makeup—and possibly push for retribution against his opponents.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Brit made several brave attempts to take the lead while Verstappen fiercely defended – actions from both drivers threatened to venture into the ‘reckless’ category.Sam Joseph, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Wilson, 32, made her TV acting debut portraying free-spirited musician Abby, who fell hard for bunkhouse cowboy Ryan (Ian Bohen) in 2023's Season 5 premiere.Bryan Alexander, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024
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He's declared insane, and a lawyer (John Payne) works hard to convince the jury that Santa is real.Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Indigenous children were taken from their homes by government officials and sent to these schools to be forcefully assimilated into American culture.Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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But the emotional arc of the character is less forcefully conveyed outside of the music.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorously. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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