Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

forcibly

[fawr-suh-blee] / ˈfɔr sə bli /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

"While these are merely requests and do not imply that visitors will be forcibly asked to leave, we earnestly ask for your understanding of the intent behind these guidelines and your cooperation," its statement said.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

He is one of 1,087 people who the United Kingdom has forcibly returned to France, as part of a so-called "one in, one out" deal with France.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

The activist was forcibly taken to hospitals which he says were "more like prisons" for the final six days of his fast.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Police forcibly took him to the hospital days before he was set to lead a protest march on Monday in the Indian capital.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

More than eight million villagers were forcibly removed from their ancestral homes in a Joint US and South Vietnam program.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training