as in hard
with great effort or determination
arduously made their way through the dense jungle
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arduously
Adverb
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Republicans worked hard in recent years to court Venezuelan American voters in Florida, convinced that their party’s focus on law and order and attacks on socialism could win over the fast-growing group.—
Patricia Mazzei,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025 -
The show leans hard on assumptions viewers across the political spectrum will bring without challenging any one set.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Historically, Chime has focused more intently on getting customers to sign up for direct deposit than Cash App.—
Jeff Kauflin,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Kim Kardashian listens intently to Bowen Yang by the bar.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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As technology evolves, professionals must adapt by continuously upskilling to stay competitive.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Under the initial plan, the ID would be required for boarding flights in the U.S and entering some federal facilities by 2008, but that deadline has been continuously extended amid opposition from states.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Arduously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arduously. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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