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as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
roundly attacked the proposal to raise the state's gas tax
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as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
few sitcoms were as roundly disliked as that one
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Recent Examples of roundly
He was roundly criticized for the prediction amid calls for the city to do more to lower the jail population.
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Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
Patrick Mahomes has been roundly criticized for the Chiefs’ 44-20 loss to the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, and it’s gone beyond what happened on the field.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2025
President Trump’s affection for tariffs is being roundly criticized across the ideological spectrum.
—Henry Olsen, National Review, 7 Feb. 2025
In place during the first Trump administration, it was roundly criticized by immigration rights activists and Democrats.
—Hamed Aleaziz, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
Patrick Mahomes has been roundly criticized for the Chiefs’ 44-20 loss to the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, and it’s gone beyond what happened on the field.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2025
President Trump’s affection for tariffs is being roundly criticized across the ideological spectrum.
—Henry Olsen, National Review, 7 Feb. 2025
In place during the first Trump administration, it was roundly criticized by immigration rights activists and Democrats.
—Hamed Aleaziz, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundly
Adverb
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Historically, markets have rebounded strongly after periods of public and investor doubt.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the end, the finale may not have entirely redeemed some pacing issues and unwieldy sprawl, but ended strongly enough to make both seem minor in retrospect.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Increase heat and simmer vigorously until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Sentinelese have only made contact with the modern world a handful of times and have been known to vigorously reject outsiders.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Allow the product to sit for up to 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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The solution is to test AI agents thoroughly to identify any inefficacies.—
Theo Schnitfink,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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In the snapshot, the couple can be seen in the backseat of a car, smiling widely.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The concept of secure messaging is widely misunderstood.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The club’s board have not signed any defenders — when Ancelotti and his staff have expressed their desire for reinforcements in the last three transfer windows — and injuries have bitten hard in that position.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Martin’s work has taken on a furious pace in the past few months amid the Trump administration’s campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion protocols and health, welfare and Medicaid cuts that will fall hard on vulnerable Black Americans.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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In office, Yoon clashed fiercely with the opposition.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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At 18 months old, Ava Patrick was smart, loving and fiercely independent.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Roundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundly. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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