forcibly

adverb

Definition of forciblynext
as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner the disruptive passenger was forcibly removed from the plane

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcibly
  1. strongly
  2. vigorously
  3. forcefully
  4. hard
  5. powerfully
  6. fiercely
Adverb
  • 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
  • Even with Tuesday’s pullback, nat gas was up strongly in December, the fourth quarter, and year to date.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of strongly
Adverb
  • Gaetz has vigorously denied the allegations in the report and publicly disparaged the Ethics Committee and some of its members, including Guest and Joyce.
    Andrew Solender, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Consumers vigorously wiped down all interior surfaces—even groceries—in a desperate attempt to keep themselves and their families safe.
    Rob Lancit, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of vigorously
Adverb
  • Mayes forcefully rejected that request in a response motion, saying the authority rests solely with her office.
    Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • If the Fed acts early and forcefully by tightening rates again, short-term yields may rise, but long-term yields may not do anything or even fall.
    Garth Friesen, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of forcefully
Adverb
  • This makes the 685kg Cooper S an absolute hoot when driven hard.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The categories range in difficulty from yellow to green to blue to purple—with yellow considered easy and purple considered hard.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of hard
Adverb
  • The seamless synergy that's apparent without being acknowledged is powerfully palpable.
    Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
  • On the nose, the bourbon is powerfully aromatic and robust.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of powerfully
Adverb
  • Yet those fiercely unhappy with their surroundings can change the world, and those who change the world should not be forgotten.
    Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Nuno has built a Forest side that is fiercely difficult to break down, while looking to hurt opposition sides on the break.
    Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of fiercely
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