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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
He was roundly criticized for the prediction amid calls for the city to do more to lower the jail population.
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Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
Patrick Mahomes has been roundly criticized for the Chiefs’ 44-20 loss to the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, and it’s gone beyond what happened on the field.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2025
President Trump’s affection for tariffs is being roundly criticized across the ideological spectrum.
—Henry Olsen, National Review, 7 Feb. 2025
In place during the first Trump administration, it was roundly criticized by immigration rights activists and Democrats.
—Hamed Aleaziz, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
Patrick Mahomes has been roundly criticized for the Chiefs’ 44-20 loss to the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, and it’s gone beyond what happened on the field.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2025
President Trump’s affection for tariffs is being roundly criticized across the ideological spectrum.
—Henry Olsen, National Review, 7 Feb. 2025
In place during the first Trump administration, it was roundly criticized by immigration rights activists and Democrats.
—Hamed Aleaziz, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundly
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This visceral fat is strongly linked to insulin resistance, inflammation, and a higher risk of fat accumulation in the liver.1 If a postmenopausal woman doesn’t experience overweight or metabolic syndrome, would her changing hormones still put her at greater risk for MASLD?—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Historically, markets have rebounded strongly after periods of public and investor doubt.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Increase heat and simmer vigorously until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Sentinelese have only made contact with the modern world a handful of times and have been known to vigorously reject outsiders.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Allow the product to sit for up to 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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The solution is to test AI agents thoroughly to identify any inefficacies.—
Theo Schnitfink,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The latest setback is widely expected to sideline the three-time Pro Bowler for the entire 2025 season, but Watson pushed back against that timetable.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Now that the disease has spread widely, Kennedy is changing his tune – frustrating supporters and detractors alike for seeming to at once go too far in favor of the MMR vaccine and not far enough.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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They and other stocks that had gotten caught up in the frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology have been among the hardest hit in Wall Street’s recent sell-off.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The national group said eliminating its federal funding could put those services out of reach for millions of people and would hit low-income communities with little access to health care hardest.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Mar. 2025
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In office, Yoon clashed fiercely with the opposition.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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At 18 months old, Ava Patrick was smart, loving and fiercely independent.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Roundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundly. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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