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as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
he remains healthy and vigorous despite being over 80 years old
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as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
vigorous and sturdy little sheep bred to live in mountainous regions
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as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
offered a vigorous dissent to the proposal
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as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
gave the bottle of sauce a vigorous shaking
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Recent Examples of vigorous
This vine, while beautiful, is a vigorous grower that spreads by self-seeding, layering, and runners.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
No better example of this can be found than in the absence of debate in the contemporary U.S. about the treatment of the Palestinians by the Israelis, whatever outcome such vigorous discussion might produce.
—James L. Gibson, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
Remove Suckers and Water Sprouts Suckers growing from the base or trunk of a citrus tree are vigorous shoots that grow rapidly and produce lots of new leaves that attract citrus leaf miners.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Two weeks after the Twin Towers fell, Bush had soared to 90 percent approval, and a Congress evenly split between the parties would go on to overwhelmingly pass 48 vigorous legislative responses, while the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan would decimate the leadership of Al-Qaeda.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
No better example of this can be found than in the absence of debate in the contemporary U.S. about the treatment of the Palestinians by the Israelis, whatever outcome such vigorous discussion might produce.
—James L. Gibson, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
Remove Suckers and Water Sprouts Suckers growing from the base or trunk of a citrus tree are vigorous shoots that grow rapidly and produce lots of new leaves that attract citrus leaf miners.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Two weeks after the Twin Towers fell, Bush had soared to 90 percent approval, and a Congress evenly split between the parties would go on to overwhelmingly pass 48 vigorous legislative responses, while the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan would decimate the leadership of Al-Qaeda.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorous
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Born 12 years apart, videos shared by their mom online show an energetic and happy Izzy Offett and a reserved Wayland Coe through the years.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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These curious cats are energetic, curious and know their names.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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Photograph: Kat Merck AmazonBasics Small Packing Cubes for Travel, 4-Piece-Set $20 $14 (30% off) Amazon Not quite as compressive as our top pick, these Amazon Basics cubes offer sturdy mesh windows and durable fabric—a budget-friendly intro to packing cubes.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
11 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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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This still isn’t perfect, but as AI models improve, the software that these amateur developers create will become increasingly complex and robust.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
8 July 2025
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While union leaders emphasize ethical and safe use, critics raise concerns about data practices, locking students into using AI tools from particular tech vendors, and the lack of robust research on AI’s educational impact.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Exceptionally hardy, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, bearded irises are one of the easiest perennials to grow in cold-weather regions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2025
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For a hardy perennial that grows in areas where many plants fail, plant hellebores.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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But Keegan Bradley's dramatic win at the Travelers Championship earned him a rare and emphatic nod.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Four years ago, when The Athletic asked this precise question of Chelsea fans on X, the answer was emphatic, with Tottenham Hotspur garnering 58.6 per cent of the vote.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
9 June 2025
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Business owners already understand the importance of creating a solid business plan from the get-go.—
Hanneke Antonelli,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The screen is solid, the speakers aren't bad, and the cameras are 1080p.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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“Vigorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorous. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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