vigorously
adverb
vig·or·ous·ly
ˈvi-g(ə-)rəs-lē 
: in a vigorous manner : with force and energy
He vigorously denied the accusations.
In a medium bowl, vigorously stir together the remaining ingredients, except for the pine nuts, to make the filling.—
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vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there
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The washer dryer has a pet feature that’s designed to wash blankets, dog beds and other pet accessories more vigorously to eliminate odors.
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One notable example came Monday, when White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller vigorously defended the deportation from the Oval Office as Trump met El Salvador President Nayib Bukele.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
Blow into the solution with a straw, then stir vigorously with the straw.
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Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
One notable example came Monday, when White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller vigorously defended the deportation from the Oval Office as Trump met El Salvador President Nayib Bukele.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
Blow into the solution with a straw, then stir vigorously with the straw.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025
Now a team of Canadian researchers has added another warning to partaking too vigorously in cannabis: dementia.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigorously
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorously. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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