as in vigorously
in a vigorous and forceful manner
in the past, the senator has always strongly opposed any suggested increase in taxes
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Recent Examples of strongly
The survey also found that 75% of California voters believe strongly or somewhat that special interest money has too much influence in state politics, a sentiment especially strong among Republicans.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Newton, the Harvard spokesperson, said the university strongly disagrees with the government's findings related to its compliance with civil rights laws.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 July 2025
For this reason, many experts in the scientific community have strongly opposed Trump's budget proposal — which cuts NASA's overall budget by 24% and calls for about a third of its staff to be let go.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 10 July 2025
Dozens of the email messages also allegedly reveal attempts by Trump administration officials to label Abrego Garcia a leader of the gang MS-13 — which Abrego Garcia's lawyers have strongly denied — and downplay the agency's mistake in removing him to El Salvador.
—July 10, CBS News, 10 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Newton, the Harvard spokesperson, said the university strongly disagrees with the government's findings related to its compliance with civil rights laws.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 July 2025
For this reason, many experts in the scientific community have strongly opposed Trump's budget proposal — which cuts NASA's overall budget by 24% and calls for about a third of its staff to be let go.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 10 July 2025
Dozens of the email messages also allegedly reveal attempts by Trump administration officials to label Abrego Garcia a leader of the gang MS-13 — which Abrego Garcia's lawyers have strongly denied — and downplay the agency's mistake in removing him to El Salvador.
—July 10, CBS News, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strongly
Adverb
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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
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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Expressing Emotions Supports Emotional Regulation While many try to instinctively suppress uncomfortable emotions, research shows that simply putting your feelings into words can powerfully help regulate emotional intensity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The concept is elegantly simple yet powerfully effective: transform traditional schools into comprehensive support hubs where education, health care, nutrition, and family services converge in one accessible location.—
Andry Sweet,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
Adverb
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Other offices covering Illinois have been harder hit.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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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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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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“Strongly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strongly. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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