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as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
roundly attacked the proposal to raise the state's gas tax
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as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
few sitcoms were as roundly disliked as that one
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Recent Examples of roundly
His stewardship of the state during the COVID-19 pandemic was roundly criticized as overreach by Republicans with some municipal leaders ignoring business shutdown orders.
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Earlier research had been roundly criticized for excluding both groups, as well as for cutting out trans people and anyone taking hormones.
—Jon Cohen, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
Even Democratic stalwarts like Pat Leahy, Paul Wellstone, and Barney Frank roundly criticized President Clinton for the Rich pardon.
—Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Earle-Sears is running as the natural successor of her boss, current Gov. Glenn Youngkin, whose emphasis on business development and lower taxes has kept his approval ratings high in a state where voters have roundly rejected Donald Trump three times.
—Margaret Barthel, NPR, 17 June 2025
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Earlier research had been roundly criticized for excluding both groups, as well as for cutting out trans people and anyone taking hormones.
—Jon Cohen, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
Even Democratic stalwarts like Pat Leahy, Paul Wellstone, and Barney Frank roundly criticized President Clinton for the Rich pardon.
—Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Earle-Sears is running as the natural successor of her boss, current Gov. Glenn Youngkin, whose emphasis on business development and lower taxes has kept his approval ratings high in a state where voters have roundly rejected Donald Trump three times.
—Margaret Barthel, NPR, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundly
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Others, however, strongly encouraged the OP to consider the expensive sitter option for her pup.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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The sisters and their coaches strongly disagree, arguing the uniforms are more likely a disadvantage.—
Lee V. Gaines,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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At the Roxy, one man vigorously pumped his fist to the beat of the music.—
Lynda Lin Grigsby,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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However, these components aren't always thoroughly checked, creating significant business risks.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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As the video shows, while her mom Ruth appeared thoroughly unimpressed, her dad Bob couldn't help but laugh.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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And known entities are already widely repurposed in clinical practice.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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While Pascal’s performance was widely praised, his character Joel had very limited screen time, appearing in only three of the season’s seven episodes.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Also, note that this happened even with the 2008 subprime-mortgage crisis, which of course hit real estate hard.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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By sector, the pharmaceutical, automotive and aircraft sectors appear to be the most exposed to U.S. tariffs, while Germany, Italy and Ireland are among the EU members likely to be the hardest hit.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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The United States is a fiercely capitalist society based on the meritocratic idea that everyone has the opportunity to build their own futures—and fortunes.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The oil industry lobbies fiercely against such changes, arguing any state that adopts them would drive producers to friendlier regions, causing a blow to state coffers.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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“Roundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundly. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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