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Recent Examples of vehemently
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, an organization that frequently advocates for free speech on college campuses, has vehemently denounced the school’s decision to alter Peterson’s syllabus, claiming the university’s decision violates the First Amendment.
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Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
Uhlfelder vehemently disagreed, writing back that Kitchen and Mattox had been listed on all the court paperwork.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Zelenskyy vehemently rejected Russia’s allegation in posts on social media, accusing Moscow of trying to sabotage peace negotiations.
—Dan De Luce, NBC news, 1 Jan. 2026
The Oscar-winning actor, who from 2004 to 2013 was the artistic director of the Old Vic, has vehemently rejected the claims made against him and formally denied two out of the three made in November.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025
The boyfriend of rapper Cardi B vehemently disputes the claims.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
Morfogen vehemently disagreed with Cuomo’s COVID-19 pandemic-era restrictions.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025
Costner spent at least $38 million of his own money on the production of the films, a decision he's vehemently defended.
—Amy McCarthy, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Sitting at the postgame podium a few hours later, Kerr vehemently disagreed with Fraher’s decision.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2025
Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
Uhlfelder vehemently disagreed, writing back that Kitchen and Mattox had been listed on all the court paperwork.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Zelenskyy vehemently rejected Russia’s allegation in posts on social media, accusing Moscow of trying to sabotage peace negotiations.
—Dan De Luce, NBC news, 1 Jan. 2026
The Oscar-winning actor, who from 2004 to 2013 was the artistic director of the Old Vic, has vehemently rejected the claims made against him and formally denied two out of the three made in November.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025
The boyfriend of rapper Cardi B vehemently disputes the claims.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
Morfogen vehemently disagreed with Cuomo’s COVID-19 pandemic-era restrictions.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025
Costner spent at least $38 million of his own money on the production of the films, a decision he's vehemently defended.
—Amy McCarthy, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Sitting at the postgame podium a few hours later, Kerr vehemently disagreed with Fraher’s decision.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehemently
Adverb
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The vines climb to about 6 feet tall, growing vigorously even through summer heat.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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Prevost asks the new Pope, and the two men, beaming, shake hands vigorously.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Global streamer Netflix, which has been actively bidding for rights to sporting events in the US and Europe, notably rolled out a daily highlights show for the ongoing AFCON 2025 in Morocco — pointing to the potential entry of streaming companies in future CAF broadcast deals.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Those marketing campaigns go beyond social media posts to keep anticipation at a fever pitch and actively engage the fandom while also attracting new viewers.—
Jim Halterman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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This is a rebirth point, emotionally, energetically, and intuitively.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Dec. 2025
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In a two- to three-quart bowl, whisk the eggs and add the maple syrup, milk, and vegetable oil, mixing energetically with the whisk.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
23 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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This office will zealously pursue justice to the fullest extent of the law to protect our vulnerable adults and their families from such an atrocity.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Al-Sistani’s patience during the early months of the occupation kept Iraqi Shia from zealously fighting the Americans.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In a lengthy rebuttal posted on its website, DHS strenuously denied allegations that Noem did not authorize spending to deploy FEMA's Urban Search and Rescue teams to the area until 72 hours after the floods occurred.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
4 Dec. 2025
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Ronaldo always strenuously denied the allegations, and charges have never been brought against him.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
19 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Fundholz was speaking more firmly and resolutely than before.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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Their three arcs form a sweeping epic of sapphic immortality — resolutely old-fashioned in detail but thrillingly contemporary in the telling.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Add ice and stir briskly for 10 seconds (if using small ice) to 25 seconds (if using big ice).—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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Spend a few minutes briskly walking or marching in place, practicing shoulder rolls, arm circles, a torso twist and alternating between a downward facing dog and a plank.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The silence is delightfully interrupted by three older men dressed in loafers and Hawaiian shirts conversing animatedly in Greek over a half-empty box of almond cookies.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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The umpire called Robinson safe, while Berra animatedly disagreed.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Vehemently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehemently. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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