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
The typically sluggish Phil, outfitted from head to toe in the style of Professor Coltrane Von Tutt, bounded out onto the convention floor with dramatic flair, flipping his homemade purple cape vigorously from side to side.
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Hazlitt, 18 June 2025
But even the best of them all, glyphosate sprays used at its top rate of application and applied in late spring/early summer when bamboo is growing most vigorously won’t give total control.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
Place your left hand on top of the glass, sealing it, while swirling the glass vigorously with your right (meaning that both hands are now swirling together).
—Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Add the sugar mixture and immediately whisk vigorously until well combined and mostly smooth.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Hazlitt, 18 June 2025
But even the best of them all, glyphosate sprays used at its top rate of application and applied in late spring/early summer when bamboo is growing most vigorously won’t give total control.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
Place your left hand on top of the glass, sealing it, while swirling the glass vigorously with your right (meaning that both hands are now swirling together).
—Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Add the sugar mixture and immediately whisk vigorously until well combined and mostly smooth.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorously
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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The two are both hard hitting linebackers with good, but not great speed on the game.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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
Adverb
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Walmart is recalling 850,000 Ozark Trail 64 bottles because the lid can forcefully eject and injure users.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
10 July 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorously. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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