strongly

adverb

ˈstrȯŋ-lē How to pronounce strongly (audio)
Definition of stronglynext
as in vigorously
in a vigorous and forceful manner in the past, the senator has always strongly opposed any suggested increase in taxes

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Recent Examples of strongly Given the destruction in Gaza and the ongoing security crises in the West Bank, Palestinians clearly strongly desire a leader capable of bringing order and stability. — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026 Advancing the school and the field means partnering more strongly with quantum industry partners and protecting the opportunities students already have, like internships and jobs. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 Before that, its superintendent, William Watson, was strongly opposed to it. — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 The Eaton County Prosecutor’s Office strongly criticized the removal. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strongly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strongly
  1. vigorously
  2. forcibly
  3. firmly
  4. vehemently
  5. fiercely
  6. powerfully
  7. hard
  8. forcefully
Adverb
  • Flock stands by the accuracy and integrity of its technology and intends to vigorously defend itself in this litigation.
    — Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Whisk vigorously until the mixture turns pale and thick like wet sand, 2 to 3 minutes -- this is the espumita base.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of vigorously
Adverb
  • Almost 260 million people need assistance, including over 118 million forcibly displaced — a grim world record — while governments retreat from funding the response.
    — Jeannie Annan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Some 70,000 of its citizens forcibly crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, on the tip of North Africa.
    — Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of forcibly
Adverb
  • All your living room furniture should sit firmly on the rug (in a bedroom, nightstands are the exception).
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Using your hands, firmly press ends down toward platter to split potatoes open.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of firmly
Adverb
  • But the more important takeaway is that experts disagree vehemently on each.
    — Geoffrey Irving, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • People knew him as the guy who vehemently opposed NAFTA, who showed up on picket lines, who only wore suits made in Ohio.
    — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of vehemently
Adverb
  • The backlash was swift, and pro-Israel groups fiercely criticized Macklemore, and he was later removed from the rest of Sheeran’s stadium tour.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Carrie follows misfit high‑schooler Carrie White (Howell) after having spent her life hidden away inside the walls of her home with her fiercely protective mother, Margaret (Samantha Sloyan).
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of fiercely
Adverb
  • Indeed, the freedom to interpret and express fashion individually with a more stylized approach to dressing also emerged powerfully.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • On the national stage, foundations like Marguerite Casey, MacArthur, and Robert Wood Johnson have increased giving levels significantly and their leaders have spoken out powerfully to defend the sector.
    — Phil Buchanan, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of powerfully
Adverb
  • And as direct as the ad is (more on it in a moment), the film goes even harder.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Beshear has also campaigned and advertised hard for Democratic candidate Zach Dembo, who is taking on GOP candidate Ralph Alvarado in the open 6th District seat around Lexington.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of hard
Adverb
  • Soenen also wondered whether saying no differently or more forcefully could have prevented the assault.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
  • As if to illustrate the point, York’s cat keeps forcefully clawing her way on camera.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of forcefully

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“Strongly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strongly. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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