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
Fed members might have protection from dismissal The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday strongly suggested that Federal Reserve board members would have special protection against being fired by a president.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 23 May 2025
The South African government has strongly rejected these allegations, and most within the country and from across the political spectrum, view them as disingenuous at best.
—Time, 22 May 2025
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemned the attack and expressed deep sorrow following the children’s deaths.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Another show might more strongly imply that Kleya is disguising herself as a nurse in order to rescue Luthen, and some viewers may well get that impression, but her ultimate goal isn’t played as a shocker of a twist.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 14 May 2025
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 23 May 2025
The South African government has strongly rejected these allegations, and most within the country and from across the political spectrum, view them as disingenuous at best.
—Time, 22 May 2025
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemned the attack and expressed deep sorrow following the children’s deaths.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Another show might more strongly imply that Kleya is disguising herself as a nurse in order to rescue Luthen, and some viewers may well get that impression, but her ultimate goal isn’t played as a shocker of a twist.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strongly
Adverb
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Method: Fill a wine glass with ice, add the wine, mint and slices of lemon then stir vigorously to combine.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The writer-director’s smartest move is never to deny Colin his dignity, even when he’s humiliated for disappointing Ray or getting vigorously plowed on a table.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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As one of the last remaining breeds bred for the specific purposes of sledding and hunting, its genetic purity is fiercely protected.—
Katherine Alex Beaven,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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The Virginia congressman fiercely defended government workers in the wake of President Donald Trump’s election as the Administration sought to cut federal funding and employees.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
21 May 2025
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This vibrant event, a modern echo of ancient gatherings, powerfully announced a bold ambition: this historic city is not just a birthplace of civilization, democracy and innovation, but a rising force aiming to be Europe's next major startup hub.—
Timothy Papandreou,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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On top of that list was Aunt Lydia, the ruthless zealot in charge of the handmaids, played so powerfully by Ann Dowd.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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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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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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What to Know The Revolutionary Guards' (IRGC) warning marks a sharp escalation in Iran's military rhetoric, signaling Tehran's readiness to respond forcefully to any attack.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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The billionaire South African businessman, Johann Rupert, spoke forcefully too.—
Jonny Steinberg,
Time,
22 May 2025
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“Strongly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strongly. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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