How to Use vigorously in a Sentence

vigorously

adverb

• Once the hour is up, come back with a wire brush and scrub the surface vigorously to remove the mold.
  — Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 9 Feb. 2023
• Shake the bag vigorously until the mix has turned to ice cream (about 7 to 10 minutes).
  — Michelle Crouch, Parents, 14 Nov. 2023
• Add the eggs and whisk vigorously until thick and glossy.
  — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
• In the pool, the teenagers kicked into high gear, training vigorously to make up for missed practices.
  — Miriam Jordan Afif Amireh, New York Times, 15 Nov. 2023
• Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously until the drink is nicely chilled.
  — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
• Season with a big pinch of salt and beat the eggs vigorously with a fork or whisk until no streaks of white remain.
  — Katie Button, Bon Appétit, 12 Sep. 2023
• Use a thick sponge or brush with tough bristles to scrub vigorously.
  — Laura Denby, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2024
• Combine rum, lime juice, syrups and mint leaves in a shaker tin with ice and shake vigorously.
  — Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023
• Do not scrub or vigorously rub your skin with a loofah or washcloth.
  — Gabrielle Kassel, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
• On the trek to Sturtevant Falls, gushing vigorously in May, there used to be at least two bathrooms.
  — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2024
• Add 6 ounces of the liquid pepperoni grease to a liter of London dry gin and shake vigorously.
  — Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Apr. 2023
• Step 2: Cover and shake vigorously until the drink is well chilled.
  — Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2024
• After hitting a layup and drawing a foul on the same play in the third quarter, Miller flexed both arms and stuck her tongue out at the home crowd, which cheered her vigorously.
  — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2023
• Add a dessert spoon of Hot Buttered Bourbon Mix and stir vigorously.
  — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 12 July 2023
• Rather than sanding the topping mix, avoid dust by rubbing the wall vigorously with a barely damp rag.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2024
• How much water ends up in an Old-Fashioned, for example, can vary based on the size of the ice cube and how vigorously a bartender stirs.
  — Kate Bernot, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
• Shein has said the suit is without merit and the firm will vigorously defend itself.
  — Amy Or, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2023
• An avatar dressed in a computer rendering of the garment swirls and dances vigorously, seeming to kick its knees in the air.
  — Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
• These types of lawn grasses grow most vigorously when daytime highs are in the 70s and below—generally in the spring and fall.
  — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024
• Be careful not to exercise vigorously too late in the day.
  — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 11 Apr. 2024
• Season the soft goat cheese with salt and pepper; stir vigorously until smooth.
  — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 3 Aug. 2023
• Sprinkle the baking powder and salt over the bowl one at a time, whisking vigorously after each.
  — Jessie Sheehan, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2023
• Remove pan from heat, and add flour all at once, stirring vigorously.
  — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2023
• When filled with water and shaken vigorously the tight-fitting lids didn’t leak a single drop.
  — Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
• Add the broth slowly, 1 cup at a time if necessary, and whisk or stir vigorously to combine, making sure there are no lumps.
  — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2023
• Smaller ones will also grow and bloom, but not as vigorously.
  — Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2024
• And here's a tip to easily remove those pesky skins: Wrap hazelnuts in a kitchen towel and roll vigorously.
  — Samantha MacAvoy and Becca Miller, Women's Health, 5 Sep. 2023
• This species nests in rotting wood and defends their home vigorously against rival ant colonies.
  — Will Dunham, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
• Loose threads that fly about vigorously in the wind decorate almost every garment, the inside lining often pokes out in random places, and cutoff sleeves are repositioned as dress pockets.
  — Denni Hu, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
• Late last month the PGA highlighted its latest efforts aimed at cracking down on these kinds of practices, which the organization vigorously opposes.
  — Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 31 Oct 2024