1
as in vigorous
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
parents who voiced strenuous objections to the new textbooks
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as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
a strenuous workout on the obstacle course
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Recent Examples of strenuous
For everyone else: Do less strenuous outdoor activities that don't require heavy breathing.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
These carbs can also help replenish glycogen stores that are depleted during strenuous activity.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 July 2025
When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Time your activities wisely: If possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening when the heat is less intense.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
These carbs can also help replenish glycogen stores that are depleted during strenuous activity.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 July 2025
When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Time your activities wisely: If possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening when the heat is less intense.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strenuous
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Jane Street has disputed the findings and is expected to mount a vigorous defense.—
Daniel Schlaepfer,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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One positive blessing today is that your health feels vigorous and strong!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 June 2025
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Speaking with director Joe Johnston, Oka explained the two most difficult things to simulate digitally at the time were human skin and water.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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They are often considered the most beautiful irises but can be difficult to grow.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Maritz has been aggressive in challenges and positive with pushing forward into attack.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Putin would hit them through relentless cyber attacks and increasingly aggressive military moves on their borders.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Figuring out what that number is can be quite challenging as the issue is twofold: the company's cash needs and your own personal reserves, which are separate.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Gap Easy Trousers Finding summer work pants that are both breathable and stylish can be challenging, but these petite Easy Trousers from Gap fit the bill perfectly.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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The two got married, had a baby, and started a quiet life together far away from his violent past.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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As droves of tourists continue to flock to Spain for European summer vacations, the nation’s emergency responders are dealing with the aftermath of a violent wave of flash flooding in nearly half of the country’s 50 provinces.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The Freeform rolling carry-on was deemed the Best Overall Carry-on by Travel + Leisure after rounds of rigorous testing at our New York City lab.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Before a potential controller can even step foot in the academy, there’s a rigorous application and qualification process.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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Świątek, currently ranked No. 4 in the world, reached the final in a series of emphatic victories.—
Grace Jordan-Weinstein,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Two seasons have passed in a blur of stomping channel runs and emphatic finishes, with the 27-year-old racking up 97 goals in just over 8,400 minutes — the equivalent of 93 full games.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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But after rookie third baseman Ronny Mauricio made an exceptionally tough double play to end a two-on, one-out threat in the bottom of the eighth, there was no way the Mets were losing.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
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With one out, however, Ohtani was thrown at the plate trying to score from third on Pages’ chopper up the line — making an aggressive, but proper, read in a game in which the Dodgers had long before conceded that runs would be tough to come by.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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“Strenuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strenuous. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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