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Recent Examples of vehemently
New Delhi vehemently denied the allegations and accused former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government of harboring Sikh extremists of the Khalistan movement.
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ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Annie’s vehemently against the idea, worried the family will bring more harm than good.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Many in the film business, including notable figures such as director James Cameron, were vehemently opposed to the streamer getting its mitts on WB given its business model to date has had no real use for theatrical distribution.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Many progressive politicians and activists now describe Israel’s actions in the war as genocide — a characterization Israel vehemently denies.
—Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Brand vehemently denies the claims made against him.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Officials in West Texas said the federal government has provided no details about its plan, but residents and business owners are vehemently opposed to a border wall.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Both Prestianni and Benfica have vehemently denied the allegations but the matter will now be the subject of a UEFA investigation as the two clubs prepare to meet again in the return leg next week.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Mahdawi and his lawyers have vehemently denied the claims, and there were no charges filed or action taken against him.
—Cayla Bamberger, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Annie’s vehemently against the idea, worried the family will bring more harm than good.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Many in the film business, including notable figures such as director James Cameron, were vehemently opposed to the streamer getting its mitts on WB given its business model to date has had no real use for theatrical distribution.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Many progressive politicians and activists now describe Israel’s actions in the war as genocide — a characterization Israel vehemently denies.
—Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Brand vehemently denies the claims made against him.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Officials in West Texas said the federal government has provided no details about its plan, but residents and business owners are vehemently opposed to a border wall.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Both Prestianni and Benfica have vehemently denied the allegations but the matter will now be the subject of a UEFA investigation as the two clubs prepare to meet again in the return leg next week.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Mahdawi and his lawyers have vehemently denied the claims, and there were no charges filed or action taken against him.
—Cayla Bamberger, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehemently
Adverb
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Seal tightly, then shake vigorously to combine.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Edible ginger grows vigorously from fresh root pieces known as rhizomes, obtained from grocery or specialty food stores.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Fire watch coverage can help show that someone is actively monitoring the property while repairs are underway.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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During the 1980s Iran-Iraq War, the United States actively supported Saddam Hussein — providing intelligence and diplomatic cover even as Iraq deployed chemical weapons against Iranian soldiers and civilians.—
Letters to the Editor,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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As Venus harmonizes with Pluto, allies become evident while enemies are energetically repelled.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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At age 69, Lynn Ianni is a pickleball whiz, zipping from dinks to drives energetically.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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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
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At a time when post-punk was already on the verge of becoming a commodity, Gartside and his motley crew were zealously committed to DIY.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 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
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The sale was strenuously opposed by Impala, the European independent music collective, arguing essentially on the grounds that Universal, already the world’s largest music company, is large enough.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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China's President Xi Jinping on Saturday said political loyalty in the military must be ensured and called for resolutely pushing forward the fight against corruption as a military purge widened.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Death would come, as resolutely and unobjectionably as anything that happens in a dream.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In Albany, Ossé filmed a video, rife with quick cuts, of himself walking around briskly in a dark suit and talking about the Fair Share Act.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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On a February Los Angeles morning, Gyllenhaal moves briskly across the lobby of a low-key-chic hotel, barely breaking stride to ask that, instead of a discreet celeb-friendly indoor corner table, perhaps our interview could take place on an outdoor patio.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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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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During the ceremony, Barron was seen smiling and clapping alongside Elon Musk, animatedly talking with Jeff Bezos and greeting outgoing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Vehemently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehemently. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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