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Recent Examples of vehemently
Kaori’s mother vehemently denied that her fiancé was the target, and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez partially walked that back Tuesday when announcing grand jury indictments against the two suspects.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Bambaataa has vehemently denied those allegations.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
These rules, vehemently opposed by the natural gas industry, already watered down by the district to near-toothlessness, were ultimately rejected by the board — apparently overwhelmed by the flood of fake opposition to even the mildest effort to limit pollution from gas-burning appliances.
—Mary Nichols, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
But Lucas, in a pair of statements to The Star, vehemently denied ordering the audit.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Advertisement Cambodia’s government vehemently denies involvement with the scam industry.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
My real estate lawyer is attending and will vehemently object.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Apr. 2026
Mexican officials have argued vehemently that the country would be secure for the multi-city soccer extravaganza.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
This was not to be confused with the Ulster Volunteer Force or the Ulster Defence Association, both terrorist organizations that vehemently favored the link with Britain.
—Colm Tóibín, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Bambaataa has vehemently denied those allegations.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
These rules, vehemently opposed by the natural gas industry, already watered down by the district to near-toothlessness, were ultimately rejected by the board — apparently overwhelmed by the flood of fake opposition to even the mildest effort to limit pollution from gas-burning appliances.
—Mary Nichols, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
But Lucas, in a pair of statements to The Star, vehemently denied ordering the audit.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Advertisement Cambodia’s government vehemently denies involvement with the scam industry.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
My real estate lawyer is attending and will vehemently object.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Apr. 2026
Mexican officials have argued vehemently that the country would be secure for the multi-city soccer extravaganza.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
This was not to be confused with the Ulster Volunteer Force or the Ulster Defence Association, both terrorist organizations that vehemently favored the link with Britain.
—Colm Tóibín, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehemently
Adverb
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Beat the eggs vigorously with the dinner fork for about 30 seconds and about 40 strokes.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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Although it's not considered invasive, star jasmine does grow vigorously, and can quickly creep up your home's structure or wrap itself around trees and other surrounding plants if not regularly pruned.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Lee’s Summit school board election Voters will see seven names on their ballot for three spots on the Lee’s Summit school board, though one candidate, Christopher Thornton, did withdraw from the race after the deadline and stopped actively running.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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One of the few actively maintained distros that explicitly mentions 486 support is Tiny Core Linux (and its GUI-less counterpart, Micro Core Linux).—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Moving energetically about Penumbra’s small stage on the sonic foundation of a four-piece band led by Sanford Moore, who’s created fresh arrangements of several of Grant’s songs, the 11-member cast summons up enough electricity to brighten up a city.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
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As Venus harmonizes with Pluto, allies become evident while enemies are energetically repelled.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Blanche has reportedly been involved in overseeing the Schiff investigation and butted heads with former Justice official Ed Martin, who had zealously investigated Schiff before being removed.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Its founder, Ayatollah Khomeini, established a religious dictatorship that subjugates the Iranian people under sharia law, while zealously exporting its dogma by force.—
Elan Journo,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Business groups strenuously opposed them and after enactment sued, a legal clash currently sitting in the federal Court of Appeals.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Footage released Monday shows the Clintons, who have both strenuously denied having prior knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, being questioned by Republicans and Democrats.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The County remains resolutely committed to public safety, enforcing the law, and protecting all members of our community.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The effect is resolutely whimsical and fun.—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Lustau Amontillado Sherry Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, add ice, and stir briskly for 10 to 20 seconds (longer for bigger ice, shorter for smaller).—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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The ongoing war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States—and in which Iran has struck at Gulf Arab countries—has already shown how briskly a military crisis can become an economic one.—
Comfort Ero,
Time,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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On her Instagram Story, the As Ever founder shared an accompanying video which, according to People, features a voice that’s likely Lilibet’s animatedly speaking towards the end of the clip, as the waves rolled in.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Mangione wore beige prison clothing to the hearing and spoke animatedly with his defense team.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Vehemently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehemently. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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