1
as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
argued strenuously in favor of easing the academic requirements for participation in school sports
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2
as in hard
with great effort or determination
the IT staff worked strenuously to get the network back online
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Adverb
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, in a Monday night interview on Fox News, strongly rejected any suggestion that DOGE's work in the Social Security Administration will jeopardize Americans' Social Security checks.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025 -
No other industry is as strongly associated with one nation as watchmaking is with Switzerland.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
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In a recent interview, Bannon, a former advisor to President Trump and current uber-right podcaster, came out hard against Elon Musk.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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As Ryan suggested, Squires has worked hard to earn minutes for more than his shooting acumen.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Puffers vigorously flap their fins to carve intricate circular patterns into the sand.—
Ingrid Newkirk,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Open, add three to five cubes or a generous handful of pebble ice, seal and shake vigorously for about three to four minutes.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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While Patel is fiercely loyal to Trump, his message Saturday was a rebuke to Musk, who has had the ear of the president since the 2024 campaign.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Firefly exemplifies how innovation and responsibility can coexist, even in a fiercely competitive and rapidly evolving market.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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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
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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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As technology evolves, professionals must adapt by continuously upskilling to stay competitive.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Strenuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strenuously. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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