as in outspoken
engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest
vociferous opponents of the bill protested angrily outside the chambers of the legislature
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Recent Examples of vociferous
Justices Alito, Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch were the most vociferous.
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Nina Totenberg, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), a vociferous opponent of Iran, called for his GOP counterpart, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (S.D.), to put the War Powers Act on the floor so senators could vote to authorize Trump’s actions.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 22 June 2025
Both players have played down the rivalry, but their fan bases are often vociferous in their dislike of the opposing player.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
Milan’s owner, Gerry Cardinale, has been subject to vociferous criticism by fans this season, and if Inter win the Champions League, whatever happens on Wednesday won’t matter to many of the management’s detractors.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Nina Totenberg, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), a vociferous opponent of Iran, called for his GOP counterpart, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (S.D.), to put the War Powers Act on the floor so senators could vote to authorize Trump’s actions.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 22 June 2025
Both players have played down the rivalry, but their fan bases are often vociferous in their dislike of the opposing player.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
Milan’s owner, Gerry Cardinale, has been subject to vociferous criticism by fans this season, and if Inter win the Champions League, whatever happens on Wednesday won’t matter to many of the management’s detractors.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vociferous
Adjective
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While Trump was weighing the decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites, Vance came to the president's defense after supporters like Tucker Carlson and those in the MAGA base were outspoken against the U.S. getting involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
5 July 2025
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Most outspoken were the parents of Kaylee Goncalves, who worked this week to inspire supporters to call the judge, the U.S. Department of Justice and Gov. Brad Little’s office to force Kohberger’s capital murder trial to proceed, in pursuit of a possible death sentence.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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The Korean American songstress has been involved in the project since around late 2020-early 2021, serving as the vocal producer and songwriter for the film.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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That film, directed by Emmy-winning Johan Renck, starred Adam Sandler and the vocal talents of Paul Dano as the creepy extraterrestrial spider.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The second half, directed by Angela Barnes, is a messier melange, culminating in a blatant setup for Riri’s next appearance, whether in a Season 2 or some other property.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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For a more blatant example of Williams’ dribbling prowess, however, below is one of his goals in a 7-1 win over Real Valladolid in February.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The world is crowded, noisy, and sometimes hostile.—
F. Willis Johnson,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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The negatives included noisy wheels and some faulty stitching.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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“Vociferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vociferous. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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