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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
Pittsburgh Steelers Importing a pair of quarterbacks who had disappointed mightily in their last stops could have set the stage for a rebuild.
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
But thereafter, the 2022 Broadway musical with a book by Matthew López and Amber Ruffin, music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman, departs mightily from the original plot of the 1959 Billy Wilder movie that starred Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Oct. 2024
The Liberty’s star guard Sabrina Ionescu struggled mightily in the game, scoring just five points on 1-of-19 shooting.
—David Close, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Roberts is expecting Smith to play in Sunday’s Game 6.
While team personnel has praised Smith’s work behind the plate this postseason, the bat-first catcher has mightily struggled at the plate in October, batting a team-worst .143 (five-for-35, with one home run) in the playoffs.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
But thereafter, the 2022 Broadway musical with a book by Matthew López and Amber Ruffin, music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman, departs mightily from the original plot of the 1959 Billy Wilder movie that starred Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Oct. 2024
The Liberty’s star guard Sabrina Ionescu struggled mightily in the game, scoring just five points on 1-of-19 shooting.
—David Close, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Roberts is expecting Smith to play in Sunday’s Game 6.
While team personnel has praised Smith’s work behind the plate this postseason, the bat-first catcher has mightily struggled at the plate in October, batting a team-worst .143 (five-for-35, with one home run) in the playoffs.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mightily
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Courtney Hiatt, who graduated from the cadet academy in April, said hearing how firefighters dealt with their mental health was extremely helpful.Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This was extremely helpful in keeping the installation straight.Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Dad worked the young McGee hard and pressured him to do well.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Our emergency management coordinator has been working hard the past few months to ensure we are stocked up and prepared in case another ice storm hits, including having an enhanced response and a plan to help keep folks warm in case of an extended power outage.Tom Kilgore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The vocals and riffs cut through strongly in the high-mids, resulting in a well-balanced sound.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Her stances are closely aligned with McKenna’s. LAUSD bond has strong early support In returns through early Wednesday, Measure US is strongly ahead.Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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What about flat-screen TVs of the 4K variety, and that not terribly long ago retailed for $25,000.John Tamny, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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But as dawn broke, the control room received word that something was terribly wrong.Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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His red lips are freshly licked, and his eyes shoot out at us as vigorously as his cigar.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Shake vigorously to chill the ingredients, then strain the mixture into a rocks or mason jar glass.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The tutorials are very informative, and produce real-world results like illuminating an LED, activating a buzzer, and other fun projects).Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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On the grill: Believe it or not, grilling is a very healthy way to cook meat.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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And having people feel empowered to take control of their mental health is incredibly important to me.Esther Kang, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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This demonstrates how incredibly customer adoption is accelerating.Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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Few embody this tumultuous journey as powerfully as Eileen Collins, NASA’s first female pilot and space shuttle commander.Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The career of a flower so powerfully beautiful, fashion would inevitably declare it over. Plant of the Month: Agarwood Agarwood has long been prized for its olfactory splendor.JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Mightily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mightily. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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