1
as in extremely
to a great degree
every volunteer contributed mightily to the cause
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as in hard
with great effort or determination
struggled mightily to climb up the steep cliff
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as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
it is a foregone conclusion that the President's supporters will mightily applaud virtually every line of the speech
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Recent Examples of mightily
Washington mightily impressed in upsetting Detroit last week, but Philly has quietly been on form in the playoffs, forcing six opponent turnovers and committing zero in the first two rounds.
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Despite a stellar 33-point effort from Kyrie Irving, the Mavs struggled mightily from beyond the arc, shooting an abysmal 18.8%.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
This was only after the Biden Justice Department labored mightily to make the criminal investigations of the younger Biden disappear.
—The Editors, National Review, 21 Jan. 2025
Women dominate the event The evening also celebrated an era that mightily championed women's role and impact in popular music.
—Marcus K. Dowling, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Despite a stellar 33-point effort from Kyrie Irving, the Mavs struggled mightily from beyond the arc, shooting an abysmal 18.8%.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
This was only after the Biden Justice Department labored mightily to make the criminal investigations of the younger Biden disappear.
—The Editors, National Review, 21 Jan. 2025
Women dominate the event The evening also celebrated an era that mightily championed women's role and impact in popular music.
—Marcus K. Dowling, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mightily
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The police chief also told the outlets that the house was extremely dirty, telling WTAE that dog and rodent feces were building up on the floor and that the family members might be suffering from a hoarding disorder.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Under normal storm conditions, the risk to trees is extremely low.—
The Sacramento Bee,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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The strengths of Love, Brooklyn make the weaknesses harder to shake.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Hamilton pressed Baker hard, but without any trace of theatrics or posturing.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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However, critics, including former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, strongly disagree.—
Kayla Gaskins,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025
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This foundation positions them strongly within the logistics and service sectors, partnering with major supply chain entities, including Fortune 500 companies.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Cardinal Lawrence — Conclave When this selection process kicked off, Cardinal Thomas Lawrence was well-liked and respected but not making waves or campaigning terribly hard to assume the top brass.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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No doubt Long and her fellow editorialists might respond that owing to the desperate poverty that was the norm in China not terribly long ago, the Chinese tend to save the fruits of their exports.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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In both 1996 and 2000, Steve campaigned vigorously for the Republican nomination for the Presidency.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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All threats, anywhere, or at any time throughout this sector will be addressed vigorously.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Since going viral, Popp said, the bakery’s been unable to keep anything on the shelves for very long.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Jan. 2025
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The result is a very appealing rye that retains the Jack Daniel’s character, but has become something truly unique and delicious.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2025
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Part comedy, part drama, part horror film, this incredibly accomplished debut announces the arrival of a huge star both in front of and behind the camera.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
1 Feb. 2025
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The lightweight sneaker has balanced cushioning and support for everyday runs but also does double duty as an incredibly comfy walking shoe that can take you the distance — pain-free.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2025
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While many have powerfully argued that no one should be subjected to the broken and brutal deportation system, that is not the approach the City Council took.—
Peter L. Markowitz,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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But Lynch, who died last week at 78, was equally passionate about other creative mediums, from painting and photography to designing furniture, and nothing held his imagination more powerfully than the music that filled his life and work.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Mightily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mightily. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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