vigorously
adverb
vig·or·ous·ly
ˈvi-g(ə-)rəs-lē 
: in a vigorous manner : with force and energy
He vigorously denied the accusations.
In a medium bowl, vigorously stir together the remaining ingredients, except for the pine nuts, to make the filling.—
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Mei ChinLast fall, Democratic congressional staffers vigorously researched what options they have …—Jonathan Schwarz
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vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there
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This Department of Justice will vigorously defend the President's proclamation suspending the entry of new foreign students at Harvard University based on national security.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Maybe the Bali-residing Simmons will even show up in court to press his own case vigorously against that vigorous defense.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 June 2025
The organization charged with distributing aid vigorously denied the reports.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 1 June 2025
Top with ice, close it up tightly, and shake vigorously for 5-8 seconds.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Maybe the Bali-residing Simmons will even show up in court to press his own case vigorously against that vigorous defense.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 June 2025
The organization charged with distributing aid vigorously denied the reports.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 1 June 2025
Top with ice, close it up tightly, and shake vigorously for 5-8 seconds.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigorously
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorously. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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