1
as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
argued strenuously in favor of easing the academic requirements for participation in school sports
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as in hard
with great effort or determination
the IT staff worked strenuously to get the network back online
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Recent Examples of strenuously
Business groups strenuously opposed them and after enactment sued, a legal clash currently sitting in the federal Court of Appeals.
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Dan Walters, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Footage released Monday shows the Clintons, who have both strenuously denied having prior knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, being questioned by Republicans and Democrats.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
The sale was strenuously opposed by Impala, the European independent music collective, arguing essentially on the grounds that Universal, already the world’s largest music company, is large enough.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Andrew has strenuously denied wrongdoing as he has been pressed over his relationship with Epstein, which has been back in the spotlight following the release of the Epstein Files.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Lutnick himself has strenuously denied any wrongdoing.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Ravin strenuously objected to the city’s numbers, saying the health center treated many more qualified residents.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
The publishers strenuously deny the claim and say their stories were sourced legitimately.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Associated Newspapers Limited has strenuously denied the allegations.
—Mahalia Dobson, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
Dan Walters, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Footage released Monday shows the Clintons, who have both strenuously denied having prior knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, being questioned by Republicans and Democrats.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
The sale was strenuously opposed by Impala, the European independent music collective, arguing essentially on the grounds that Universal, already the world’s largest music company, is large enough.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Andrew has strenuously denied wrongdoing as he has been pressed over his relationship with Epstein, which has been back in the spotlight following the release of the Epstein Files.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Lutnick himself has strenuously denied any wrongdoing.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Ravin strenuously objected to the city’s numbers, saying the health center treated many more qualified residents.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
The publishers strenuously deny the claim and say their stories were sourced legitimately.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Associated Newspapers Limited has strenuously denied the allegations.
—Mahalia Dobson, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strenuously
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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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Aerate compacted and hard-to-wet lawns.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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King Charles' younger sister is known for her tireless drive for royal duty, often ranked among the royal family's hardest-working members by count of official engagements recorded in The Court Circular.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
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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Artemis’ crew trained intensively with geologists and other scientists to be on the lookout for more prospective landing sites for future missions, craters and just interesting events or features.—
Jennifer Levasseur,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2026
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The lower mowing ranges are commonly used for recreational turf areas that are more intensively managed.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Amodei is forcibly removed and replaced with a deferential Army general.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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On April 15, 35-year-old Melbourne resident Thomas Jesse Bingham was federally indicted on one charge of forcibly assaulting, resisting, intimidatingor interfering with federal officers performing official duties, according to court records obtained by PEOPLE.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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
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When the Dodgers public address announcer read the Cubs starting lineup, Dodgers fans vehemently booed Crow-Armstrong, a trend that continued before each at-bat and again Saturday when he was announced pregame.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Rather than bruising the Italian leader, the barbs have appear to have won her support at home, even uniting those who vehemently oppose and criticize her.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The result is intensely moving.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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On land, Stellers are intensely social.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Strenuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strenuously. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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