as in hard
with great effort or determination
intently studied his notes just before the exam
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Recent Examples of intently
Since selling the bulk of its cable and studio assets to Walt Disney Co. in 2019, Fox News’ corporate parent has focused intently on programming that cultivates live viewership.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Global markets will be watching the meeting intently for any signs of a thaw or continued standoff between the world’s two biggest economies.
—Colin Meyn, The Hill, 9 May 2025
As potential jurors spoke, Combs — who is also sporting a gray beard — listened intently, wrote down notes and scanned the room, occasionally whispering to his attorney, Marc Agnifilo.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 7 May 2025
Attention: Listening intently and responding thoughtfully can de-escalate tensions and build psychological safety.
—Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Global markets will be watching the meeting intently for any signs of a thaw or continued standoff between the world’s two biggest economies.
—Colin Meyn, The Hill, 9 May 2025
As potential jurors spoke, Combs — who is also sporting a gray beard — listened intently, wrote down notes and scanned the room, occasionally whispering to his attorney, Marc Agnifilo.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 7 May 2025
Attention: Listening intently and responding thoughtfully can de-escalate tensions and build psychological safety.
—Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intently
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Fashion aside, the culture has given Loc a sense of belonging, and motivation to work harder at his craft.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The second-term Republican president's remarks contrasted with his other more-combative public comments from throughout the long holiday weekend, including an all-caps message sent just hours earlier that swung hard at his political opponents and federal judges.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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An explainability agent can continuously reassess stocking levels by analyzing supply, demand, asset usage, and work orders.—
Paul J. Noble,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The overly earnest character speaks in a hilariously cringey Gen Z self-help psychobabble that continuously grates on Enrique’s nerves.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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“Intently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intently. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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