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
Conrad said he was strongly advised by his attorneys and public relations team not to make any other comments about the latest lawsuit.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
Recommendations from the new Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, strongly suggest that big changes are ahead.
—Amanda Kavanagh | This Column Was Created By Jobbio, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
Previous studies by the center showed that antisemitic attitudes are more strongly correlated with conspiratorial beliefs than any other factor.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
According to McCrindle, 36% of Gen Z parents, compared to 30% of millennial parents, strongly agree that children's screen time should be limited.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
Recommendations from the new Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, strongly suggest that big changes are ahead.
—Amanda Kavanagh | This Column Was Created By Jobbio, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
Previous studies by the center showed that antisemitic attitudes are more strongly correlated with conspiratorial beliefs than any other factor.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
According to McCrindle, 36% of Gen Z parents, compared to 30% of millennial parents, strongly agree that children's screen time should be limited.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strongly
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New York City Marathon Race day: November 2 The New York City Marathon is the world’s largest race—more than 55,000 finished in 2024—and is considered an unofficial holiday for the thousands of spectators who vigorously cheer as the runners make their way through all five boroughs.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Though the neighborhood pictured above was still burning vigorously Wednesday, further northwest the fire had already done horrific damage and left most homes in smoldering ruins.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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There’s also buzz for Moore’s co-star Margaret Qualley, who’s harnessing a CCA and Globe nod so far and hoping to hang on to a supporting actress race that’s as fiercely competitive as its leading counterpart.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2025
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Directed by Gia Coppola, Anderson was joined by a stellar cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, who plays Shelly's wise and fiercely loyal best friend Annette; Dave Bautista as stage manager Eddie; Billie Lourd as Shelly's daughter Hannah and Shipka and Song as dancers Jodie and Mary-Anne.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
6 Jan. 2025
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Chelsea boots are a wardrobe staple and the perfect way to march powerfully into the new year.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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By playing the benchwarmers Sunday in order to give the starters what is essentially a bye week, McVay was sending two separate messages, both of which powerfully illustrate what this organization has become in their nine years since returning to town.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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Any display of weakness encourages Russia to continue and strike harder, as has happened throughout the year.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Elsewhere in the women’s bracket, two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was made to work hard for her win by Spain’s Jéssica Bouzas.—
Matias Grez,
CNN,
15 Jan. 2025
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The geopolitical consequences are profound, especially as a new president prepares to take office: If Russia, or any other country, were found culpable for violent attacks on U.S. government personnel, Washington would likely feel compelled to forcefully respond.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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To a significant degree, that has prevented this week’s Santa Anas from broadly and forcefully spreading across the county and racing all the way to the sea.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Strongly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strongly. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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