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.—
Mei Chin
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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Method: Fill a wine glass with ice, add the wine, mint and slices of lemon then stir vigorously to combine.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The writer-director’s smartest move is never to deny Colin his dignity, even when he’s humiliated for disappointing Ray or getting vigorously plowed on a table.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
However, this fresh, vigorously bubbly combination of red raspberry and honeysuckled orange comes invitingly close.
—Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
However, if the attack persists, fight back vigorously.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
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Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The writer-director’s smartest move is never to deny Colin his dignity, even when he’s humiliated for disappointing Ray or getting vigorously plowed on a table.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
However, this fresh, vigorously bubbly combination of red raspberry and honeysuckled orange comes invitingly close.
—Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
However, if the attack persists, fight back vigorously.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 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 30 May. 2025.
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