as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
no longer so sturdily maintained his innocence when his alibi proved to be a fabrication
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sturdily
Adverb
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Another Freedman client, Perez Hilton, may not be strongly identified with a specific political ideology.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025 -
Costco shareholders this week voted strongly against a proposal from a right-wing organization requesting a report on the risks of maintaining its diversity and inclusion initiatives.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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Replace air filters regularly to improve airflow and prevent the furnace from working harder than necessary.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
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
Adverb
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In the years since, the cathedral has been fiercely debated among Ghanaian politicians, who have raised questions about its funding.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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The United head coach unleashed his emotions after witnessing the seventh defeat of his 15 games in charge, fiercely voicing his displeasure at his team and showing his frustrations physically.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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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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