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Recent Examples of aggressively
The firm also scrapped Sora and has been aggressively advertising and messaging about Codex for months now.
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Some within the Republican Party have said Florida should aggressively redraw its map to counter Virginia, although others have hedged.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Since returning to the White House, his administration has aggressively challenged journalistic norms, and the president has continued attacking the integrity and competence of major news organizations.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Kucherov did exactly that in the first period of Game 2 when Alex Newhook aggressively closed on him while the Canadiens were attempting to kill off one of two penalties to goaltender Jakub Dobeš.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Authorities now appear to be moving more aggressively to prosecute officials linked to Assad.
—Ghaith Alsayed, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Sullivan aggressively signed quarterback Malik Willis in free agency, raising eyebrows at the price.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Cox and others aggressively promoted the need for pandemic preparedness.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 25 Apr. 2026
Cellphone video shot by a bystander then showed the man tripping and falling on his face as officers aggressively detained him moments later.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Some within the Republican Party have said Florida should aggressively redraw its map to counter Virginia, although others have hedged.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Since returning to the White House, his administration has aggressively challenged journalistic norms, and the president has continued attacking the integrity and competence of major news organizations.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Kucherov did exactly that in the first period of Game 2 when Alex Newhook aggressively closed on him while the Canadiens were attempting to kill off one of two penalties to goaltender Jakub Dobeš.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Authorities now appear to be moving more aggressively to prosecute officials linked to Assad.
—Ghaith Alsayed, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Sullivan aggressively signed quarterback Malik Willis in free agency, raising eyebrows at the price.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Cox and others aggressively promoted the need for pandemic preparedness.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 25 Apr. 2026
Cellphone video shot by a bystander then showed the man tripping and falling on his face as officers aggressively detained him moments later.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggressively
Adverb
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The activity for Initio, with functional fragrances meant to trigger emotions, is performing strongly, too.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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That philosophy has resonated strongly with patients throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Overall, this combination of soft, complex malt with good hop character that’s strong but not too assertively bitter is dry, spicy, fruity and highly bubbly and carbonated.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Taste and add salt and pepper; the milk should be assertively seasoned.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Wall Street has been determinedly upbeat about the war in Iran resolving in a relatively short window.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Though his injuries were severe, the sailors watched in wonder as the cat determinedly licked his wounds, then got back to work destroying the rats threatening the ship’s food stores.—
Anne Ewbank,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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That deeply constrains everything that occurs in the show’s first outing, which can’t see Mike, El, Dustin, Lucas, or Max grow as characters in ways that bump up against their arcs from the original show, or let the new addition Nikki (Odessa A’zion) become too firmly entrenched in their lives.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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Verdict As tested at MSRP of $74,740, this SQ5 Prestige with Black Optic package sits firmly in the upper tier of compact luxury performance SUVs.—
Chris Jackson,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Expressing concerns about rising electricity rates, water shortages, and uncaring tech oligarchs, most attendees were resolutely opposed.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Even with modern comforts such as a pool and gym, the atmosphere is resolutely agricultural.—
Christine Chitnis,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Olsen kiddos trying to close their front door to keep the sharks out is just as well-shot and grimly hilarious as Lisa readying to give birth as the floodwaters rise.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Innocence isn’t even about the recent past; statistically speaking, the grimly familiar scenes of mayhem might take place somewhere next week.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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The beating continued, viciously, as I was shoved to the floor behind the driver’s seat.—
Shelly Kittleson,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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Most occur as the closing credits roll, whether pretending to be viciously mauled by a bear or, even more unnervingly, clearly superimposing his face onto the body of a performing cellist.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
22 Apr. 2026
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The former imperial Villa Eugénie is now the opulent Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, but the rest of the Basque town is decidedly more laid-back, perhaps thanks to its role as the country’s capital of surfing, giving it a vibe that feels more like Venice Beach, California, than southwestern France.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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These days, though, things move at a decidedly slower, more family-friendly pace in the little beach town.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Aggressively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggressively. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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