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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vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there
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Mix vigorously with your hands for about 30 seconds until well combined.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 24 July 2025
The truth must be vigorously sought with, at minimum, a full-fledged investigation.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Hess vigorously denied the claims and they were later found to be baseless and overturned by the FTC.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 20 July 2025
In Southern gardens, many perennial plants benefit from being planted in part shade—the Goldilocks zone where they are protected against afternoon sun but receive enough light to bloom and grow vigorously.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
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Andee Tagle, NPR, 24 July 2025
The truth must be vigorously sought with, at minimum, a full-fledged investigation.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Hess vigorously denied the claims and they were later found to be baseless and overturned by the FTC.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 20 July 2025
In Southern gardens, many perennial plants benefit from being planted in part shade—the Goldilocks zone where they are protected against afternoon sun but receive enough light to bloom and grow vigorously.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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