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
The latter funders reflect Berger's vociferous support for ideas aligned with the Christian Zionism movement.
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Though perhaps not quite as vociferous as the French Open crowd, fans at the US Open have earned the grand slam a reputation as arguably the loudest tournament on the ATP and WTA Tours.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
But that plan was met with vociferous opposition from residents last year.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
The onetime Trump advisor has been among the most vociferous critics of Epstein and has loudly denounced the administration for its refusal to release the Epstein files.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Though perhaps not quite as vociferous as the French Open crowd, fans at the US Open have earned the grand slam a reputation as arguably the loudest tournament on the ATP and WTA Tours.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
But that plan was met with vociferous opposition from residents last year.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
The onetime Trump advisor has been among the most vociferous critics of Epstein and has loudly denounced the administration for its refusal to release the Epstein files.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vociferous
Adjective
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Hayes’ family members have been outspoken about their loss.—
Amy Yurkanin,
ProPublica,
9 Oct. 2025
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This seizure comes just days after Israeli forces intercepted another aid flotilla and arrested the activists on board, including Greta Thunberg, an outspoken critic of Israel.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Chinese censors are ramping up their crackdown on online dissent as internet users become increasingly vocal over the country’s economic slowdown.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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While the marketplace hasn’t caught up, many are vocal about denouncing rhetoric that shames older women with the hopes that, one day, everyone will catch on.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What this means for America Legal experts predict Comey will be acquitted – the evidence is weak and the political interference is blatant.—
Cassandra Burke Robertson,
The Conversation,
8 Oct. 2025
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So what's up with all the blatant disrespect and body-shaming for the man infamously known for wearing another player as a backpack, and smashing heads and eating them?—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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The boycott has been FWP’s noisiest campaign to date, attracting the support of stars, including Andrew Garfield, Omar Sy, and Olivia Colman.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Those reports came his way all the same, especially when William made a noisy 1782 return to London.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Vociferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vociferous. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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