forcible

adjective

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as in forceful

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Recent Examples of forcible Blackburn first ordered the forcible medication in September 2022. — Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2025 He was paroled in 2017, but was arrested later that same year on four charges of forcible touching, police said. — Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025 The filing claims that each of the brothers has been accused of forcible rape by at least 10 women. — Liam Quinn, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025 His comments on Tuesday raised a host of questions and concerns about the forcible displacement of about two million Palestinians from their land. — Alexandra Banner, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forcible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcible
  1. forceful
  2. powerful
  3. potent
  4. mighty
  5. muscular
Adjective
  • But after more forceful stimulus was announced late last year, analysts started to predict a bottom could come as soon as later this year.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
  • She was so thrown off with how forceful Selena was being; everything happened so fast.
    — Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of forceful
Adjective
  • Generosity is one of the most powerful ways to cultivate positive emotions.
    — Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • March is Women's History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the powerful, inspiring and trailblazing women who have contributed amazing things to our world.
    — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of powerful
Adjective
  • Benzene on the other hand is a highly potent carcinogen and is dangerous through ingestion, skin absorption inhalation and injection.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • However, the most potent M&A storytelling combines all three.
    — Valerie Chan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of potent
Adjective
  • That could mean vinyl, which has become hugely popular again in just the past few years, or perhaps CD, or even cassette, which is making a small but mighty comeback.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Based in Glen Ellyn, Amy Storm & Company is a small but mighty team of interior architects and designers with the experience and expertise to lead projects and keep them running smoothly.
    — Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of mighty
Adjective
  • That muscular electric motor’s torque is the real difference that makes this E-class a worthy AMG tuner car for those who value the benefits of exemplary performance but don’t need a snarling beast of a high-performance car.
    — Mark Ewing, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Erectile tissue expands and contracts based on muscular action.
    — Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of muscular

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