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as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
he remains healthy and vigorous despite being over 80 years old
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as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
vigorous and sturdy little sheep bred to live in mountainous regions
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as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
offered a vigorous dissent to the proposal
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as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
gave the bottle of sauce a vigorous shaking
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Recent Examples of vigorous
Regular vigorous exercise improves sleep, but even just 10 minutes of movement daily can help.
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Bandolero lantanas from Syngenta are bred to have larger flowers, more vigorous growth, and lots of branching on compact plants.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
About 70 percent of the sounds were accompanied by a calm, swaying body movement, while 25 percent came with vigorous thrashing of the head or body.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Most countries have accounting standards less rigorous than those in the U.S., and less vigorous enforcement of those standards.
—John Dorfman, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Bandolero lantanas from Syngenta are bred to have larger flowers, more vigorous growth, and lots of branching on compact plants.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
About 70 percent of the sounds were accompanied by a calm, swaying body movement, while 25 percent came with vigorous thrashing of the head or body.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Most countries have accounting standards less rigorous than those in the U.S., and less vigorous enforcement of those standards.
—John Dorfman, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorous
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Chamberlin oversaw the spiritual and energetic cleansing of each fragrance during a final ceremonial step.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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According to the team, this behavior is comparable to birds that appear to deliberately use favorable thermal uplifts to reduce the energetic costs of flying.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2025
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It’s built from a sturdy metal base with a solid wood and plywood frame and has a swivel design that rotates 360 degrees.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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There are also more aggressive interventions for people with severe allergies who don’t respond to other medicines like desensitization therapy, also known as allergy shots.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
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The two were very aggressive from the start of the fight, with a lot of output.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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For Xia, robust security isn't a response to industry events but has been Bitmart's core philosophy since day one.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In Naypyidaw, the seat of the junta, the regime has provided robust assistance, including water, temporary toilets, and phone-charging stations.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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This plant needs consistently moist soil and is reliably hardy in Zones 8-10.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
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These deciduous trees are hardy in Zones 5 to 9 and grow best in full sun.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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Amid Orlando’s third-quarter scoring spree, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley acknowledged Black’s efforts on defense with an emphatic high-five on the sideline.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2025
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While the warning was emphatic — and the accounts linked to the scheme were suspended — newer meme accounts promoting Stake have continued to pop up on the site.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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Pair it with a solid set of dinnerware and let your party guests fight over who gets the special plate.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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An excellent 94% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and a solid enough 74% audience score.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Vigorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorous. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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