as in diligently
in a manner involving great or constant activity
he's been working actively toward the goal of opening his own restaurant
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Recent Examples of actively
This leadership follows a congressional report showing foreign adversaries are actively influencing American academia — shining a spotlight on Indiana and Purdue University, in particular, as both a model for reform and a case study in risk.
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Joe Gebbia Sr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Researchers from the University of Bristol in England and the University at Buffalo in New York found that people actively trying to suppress food cravings were more likely to spend time watching indulgent food content online — yet ended up eating less of it afterward.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Customers are actively using the program's new deals, with its new 60-star redemption option being the most popular — more than a quarter of all redemptions now opting for the $2 discount off an order.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
During the festival, Bruce Springsteen will receive the 2026 Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award, which recognizes artists who actively use their platform to advance equality, dignity and human rights.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Rural lawmakers have been actively pushing to include a pro-pesticide provision in the upcoming farm bill.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
But you’ll be fired for actively and unnecessarily getting bad press.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, the district is actively interviewing candidates for new teaching positions, with priority hiring for new teachers continuing through May 8.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Local villages are actively monitoring the oceans and reefs in their environment, and backlash to a recent plan from a billionaire Australian to build a giant plant to incinerate rubbish in Fiji was loud and well organized, says Singh.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Joe Gebbia Sr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Researchers from the University of Bristol in England and the University at Buffalo in New York found that people actively trying to suppress food cravings were more likely to spend time watching indulgent food content online — yet ended up eating less of it afterward.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Customers are actively using the program's new deals, with its new 60-star redemption option being the most popular — more than a quarter of all redemptions now opting for the $2 discount off an order.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
During the festival, Bruce Springsteen will receive the 2026 Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award, which recognizes artists who actively use their platform to advance equality, dignity and human rights.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Rural lawmakers have been actively pushing to include a pro-pesticide provision in the upcoming farm bill.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
But you’ll be fired for actively and unnecessarily getting bad press.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, the district is actively interviewing candidates for new teaching positions, with priority hiring for new teachers continuing through May 8.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Local villages are actively monitoring the oceans and reefs in their environment, and backlash to a recent plan from a billionaire Australian to build a giant plant to incinerate rubbish in Fiji was loud and well organized, says Singh.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actively
Adverb
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Shop diligently online for those accounts with the best rates and terms, but act promptly to lock one in when ultimately found.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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One company has been diligently working on something like that and claims to be inching ever closer.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The vines grow vigorously in full sun and can reach 10 feet in length.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday ordered the IDF to vigorously attack Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, according to the Israeli Prime Minister's Office.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The journey began on the top deck of a research vessel as a crew of Sims-like individuals busily prepared for the upcoming dive to the wreckage.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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King scored only 9, while busily directing traffic and delivering the ball to his go-getting teammates.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Actively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actively. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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