as in vigorously
in a vigorous and forceful manner
in the past, the senator has always strongly opposed any suggested increase in taxes
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Although food nourishes us and provides fuel for our bodies, it is also strongly associated with mood and emotion.
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Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2025
In reality, Amad’s absence means ambitions to finish the campaign strongly and climb to a slightly more respectable position are remote.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
If iron absorption is a top priority, many healthcare professionals will encourage you to watch your intake of tannins—these plant compounds bind strongly to the mineral.
—Christina Manian, Health, 15 Feb. 2025
Research suggests that heavy screen time and social media engagement are strongly linked with higher levels of social isolation, lower well-being, and increased risk of suicidal ideation.
—Dale Whelehan, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
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Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2025
In reality, Amad’s absence means ambitions to finish the campaign strongly and climb to a slightly more respectable position are remote.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
If iron absorption is a top priority, many healthcare professionals will encourage you to watch your intake of tannins—these plant compounds bind strongly to the mineral.
—Christina Manian, Health, 15 Feb. 2025
Research suggests that heavy screen time and social media engagement are strongly linked with higher levels of social isolation, lower well-being, and increased risk of suicidal ideation.
—Dale Whelehan, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strongly
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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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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Herb Stems The stems of tender fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, basil, mint, and dill taste just as incredible—and sometimes even more powerfully herbaceous—than the leaves.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Covid-19 vaccines were powerfully protective, preventing millions of deaths.—
Apoorva Mandavilli,
New York Times,
19 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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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
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Congressional Republicans’ responses to Trump’s outrageous comments were largely muted even as a few senators like Thom Tillis came out forcefully in defense of Ukraine and against Vladimir Putin.—
Mordechai Gordon,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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Members of Congress must have the right to forcefully oppose the Trump Administration.—
Ashley Oliver,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Strongly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strongly. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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