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.—
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Everything was vigorously wiped with alcohol because any bacteria would be injected straight into my heart.
—Andrew Chapman, Longreads, 18 Apr. 2024
An avatar dressed in a computer rendering of the garment swirls and dances vigorously, seeming to kick its knees in the air.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Be careful not to exercise vigorously too late in the day.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 11 Apr. 2024
The accusations, laid out by special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis in a filing made public on Monday, suggest that the prosecution intends to vigorously go after Baldwin, who was indicted by a grand jury in January on a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
—Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Certainly, economists disagree vigorously about the effects of raising the minimum wage, and many studies of municipalities that have raised their minimums have found no negative effect on employment.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
Method: Combine all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice; shake vigorously then strain into a martini glass.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Whisking vigorously, add the butter to the liquid one piece at a time until it has all been incorporated into the sauce.
—David Guas, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024
Reduce heat to medium and let simmer vigorously for 12 to 22 minutes, or until the jam has thickened; most of the liquid should have evaporated and what’s there should look syrupy rather than runny.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
Andrew Chapman, Longreads, 18 Apr. 2024
An avatar dressed in a computer rendering of the garment swirls and dances vigorously, seeming to kick its knees in the air.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Be careful not to exercise vigorously too late in the day.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 11 Apr. 2024
The accusations, laid out by special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis in a filing made public on Monday, suggest that the prosecution intends to vigorously go after Baldwin, who was indicted by a grand jury in January on a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
—Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Certainly, economists disagree vigorously about the effects of raising the minimum wage, and many studies of municipalities that have raised their minimums have found no negative effect on employment.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
Method: Combine all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice; shake vigorously then strain into a martini glass.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Whisking vigorously, add the butter to the liquid one piece at a time until it has all been incorporated into the sauce.
—David Guas, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024
Reduce heat to medium and let simmer vigorously for 12 to 22 minutes, or until the jam has thickened; most of the liquid should have evaporated and what’s there should look syrupy rather than runny.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorously. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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