1
as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner
roundly attacked the proposal to raise the state's gas tax
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2
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
Trump said they should be relocated in Jordan and Egypt, an idea roundly rejected by those two nations, Palestinians and the international community, which would regard such an action as ethnic cleansing.
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Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Democratic politicians and prosecutors threw the book at Trump only to be roundly repudiated by voters.
—Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Most roundly criticized was the proposal to forcibly relocate Gaza’s residents to neighboring countries, including Jordan and Egypt.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Feb. 2025
Though most Vornado fans are roundly—and justifiably—beloved, the Strata seems to have engendered mixed feelings among online commenters.
—Kat Merck, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2025
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, in a Monday night interview on Fox News, strongly rejected any suggestion that DOGE's work in the Social Security Administration will jeopardize Americans' Social Security checks.—
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No other industry is as strongly associated with one nation as watchmaking is with Switzerland.—
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Puffers vigorously flap their fins to carve intricate circular patterns into the sand.—
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The company intends to defend itself vigorously in these matters.—
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To be effective in suppressing stump sprouting, the entire stump, particularly the bark and exposed roots, must be thoroughly sprayed.—
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Add vanilla and continue beating on low speed until thoroughly combined, about 30 seconds.—
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The goal is to ensure that the eventual best picture winner is the film that’s most widely liked by the entire Academy.—
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The incident, which happened on Tuesday, is being widely condemned by New York City politicians on social media.—
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Friedmann and Alexander worked hard on that committee to be the voices of unheard prisoners.—
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The aircraft landed hard on the runway, video shows, the right wing making contact with the ground before falling away in a blaze of fire.—
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The network's decision to not renew its existing agreement has led to a fiercely competitive environment as different companies vie for the opportunity to broadcast Formula One in the United States.—
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There’s talk of rebuilding their community and fiercely defending their Altadena.—
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“Roundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundly. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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