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Recent Examples of vehemently
Philosophers, in general, are used to disagreeing vehemently in the classroom and then gathering over a beer.
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Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Tech lobbyists argue otherwise, and vehemently.
—Parmy Olson, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
When the Dodgers public address announcer read the Cubs starting lineup, Dodgers fans vehemently booed Crow-Armstrong, a trend that continued before each at-bat and again Saturday when he was announced pregame.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Aggressive lobbying Tech lobbyists argue otherwise, and vehemently.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Rather than bruising the Italian leader, the barbs have appear to have won her support at home, even uniting those who vehemently oppose and criticize her.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Gill said more than once that Scott put his own interests above his daughter's, something Scott vehemently denied following the hearing.
—Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Upon finding an obscure Latin translation of Howard’s in Nancy’s notebook, Mary realizes the two were having an affair before her death and confronts Howard, who vehemently denies any involvement with Nancy.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
DAs group calls bill ‘fundamentally flawed’ But the state’s district attorneys, along with groups representing local governments, disagree — vehemently.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Tech lobbyists argue otherwise, and vehemently.
—Parmy Olson, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
When the Dodgers public address announcer read the Cubs starting lineup, Dodgers fans vehemently booed Crow-Armstrong, a trend that continued before each at-bat and again Saturday when he was announced pregame.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Aggressive lobbying Tech lobbyists argue otherwise, and vehemently.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Rather than bruising the Italian leader, the barbs have appear to have won her support at home, even uniting those who vehemently oppose and criticize her.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Gill said more than once that Scott put his own interests above his daughter's, something Scott vehemently denied following the hearing.
—Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Upon finding an obscure Latin translation of Howard’s in Nancy’s notebook, Mary realizes the two were having an affair before her death and confronts Howard, who vehemently denies any involvement with Nancy.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
DAs group calls bill ‘fundamentally flawed’ But the state’s district attorneys, along with groups representing local governments, disagree — vehemently.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehemently
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The vines grow vigorously in full sun and can reach 10 feet in length.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday ordered the IDF to vigorously attack Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, according to the Israeli Prime Minister's Office.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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This leadership follows a congressional report showing foreign adversaries are actively influencing American academia — shining a spotlight on Indiana and Purdue University, in particular, as both a model for reform and a case study in risk.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Researchers from the University of Bristol in England and the University at Buffalo in New York found that people actively trying to suppress food cravings were more likely to spend time watching indulgent food content online — yet ended up eating less of it afterward.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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And the queen’s violent enforcement of her dominance is energetically costly and can lead to injuries, according to the researchers.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
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The unanticipated consequences of transformational change are energetically explored in Jude’s films.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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Biennale organizers have resolutely refused such demands, arguing that any state recognized as a nation in Italy is permitted to participate.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Expressing concerns about rising electricity rates, water shortages, and uncaring tech oligarchs, most attendees were resolutely opposed.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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After the shove, the video shows Niemi and his group walk briskly down the stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard that is home to a number of nightclubs and bars.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The early innings moved briskly, then the Guardians struck first in the fifth.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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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 4 May. 2026.
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