vigorously
adverb
vig·or·ous·ly
ˈvi-g(ə-)rəs-lē 
: in a vigorous manner : with force and energy
He vigorously denied the accusations.
In a medium bowl, vigorously stir together the remaining ingredients, except for the pine nuts, to make the filling.—
Mei Chin
Mei ChinLast fall, Democratic congressional staffers vigorously researched what options they have …—Jonathan Schwarz
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vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there
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Increase heat and simmer vigorously until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Over the 180 pages that followed, the case was vigorously made.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Princeton will also vigorously defend academic freedom and the due process rights of this University.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
These vigorously oxidizing molecules are toxic, but local muscle cells can handle them.
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Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Over the 180 pages that followed, the case was vigorously made.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Princeton will also vigorously defend academic freedom and the due process rights of this University.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
These vigorously oxidizing molecules are toxic, but local muscle cells can handle them.
—Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigorously
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorously. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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