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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In both 1996 and 2000, Steve campaigned vigorously for the Republican nomination for the Presidency.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Mitchell was ousted for vigorously defending Von Zamft’s behavior.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
That alignment has been vigorously opposed by the Del Mar Fairgrounds, which recently decided to pause discussions with the city of Del Mar on a separate affordable housing project on fairgrounds property until the city opposes an alignment that includes fairgrounds property.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Yet when the only three likable characters here manage to survive that onslaught, there’s a sweetness to the fadeout that reveals surprising charm beneath the film’s vigorously rude surface.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
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Steve Forbes, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Mitchell was ousted for vigorously defending Von Zamft’s behavior.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
That alignment has been vigorously opposed by the Del Mar Fairgrounds, which recently decided to pause discussions with the city of Del Mar on a separate affordable housing project on fairgrounds property until the city opposes an alignment that includes fairgrounds property.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Yet when the only three likable characters here manage to survive that onslaught, there’s a sweetness to the fadeout that reveals surprising charm beneath the film’s vigorously rude surface.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorously. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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