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Recent Examples of vehemently
The idea is vehemently opposed by the players union.
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Jordan Fabian, Fortune, 6 June 2026
His mother even suggested that what he was involved with was a cult — a notion Richards vehemently opposed.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Israel has vehemently denied the accusation, which stems from a case brought by South Africa in 2023.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Admirers vehemently debate the most insightful — and most problematic — biographies and documentaries about the Blonde Bombshell’s eventful life on Reddit subs, Facebook groups and in other fan communities.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 1 June 2026
Hezbollah, as expected, has vehemently opposed these negotiations.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
The union has vehemently opposed a cap for decades.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 29 May 2026
New Delhi vehemently denied the allegations and accused former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government of harboring Sikh extremists of the Khalistan movement.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
Mountbatten-Windsor has vehemently denied any and all wrongdoing in his dealings with Epstein, and has denied any personal gain from his role as a British trade envoy.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Jordan Fabian, Fortune, 6 June 2026
His mother even suggested that what he was involved with was a cult — a notion Richards vehemently opposed.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Israel has vehemently denied the accusation, which stems from a case brought by South Africa in 2023.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Admirers vehemently debate the most insightful — and most problematic — biographies and documentaries about the Blonde Bombshell’s eventful life on Reddit subs, Facebook groups and in other fan communities.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 1 June 2026
Hezbollah, as expected, has vehemently opposed these negotiations.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
The union has vehemently opposed a cap for decades.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 29 May 2026
New Delhi vehemently denied the allegations and accused former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government of harboring Sikh extremists of the Khalistan movement.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
Mountbatten-Windsor has vehemently denied any and all wrongdoing in his dealings with Epstein, and has denied any personal gain from his role as a British trade envoy.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehemently
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His soccer family raised funds to hire an immigration attorney, Kelli Fennell, who vigorously fought for his release.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Mirabeau’s words in support of universal equality were addressed to the plantation owners in France’s overseas colonies who had fought vigorously to be allowed to have deputies in the National Assembly.—
Jeremy D. Popkin,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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Even those of us who aren’t actively breaking still feel the malaise.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Experts say young people could be actively defying the warnings about sun exposure — after all, many grew up hearing them from parents, doctors, and in some cases, school programs.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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We are energetically drawn to and away from different things at various points in our lives.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The crowd also reacted energetically to questions about Kansas City barbecue and a call for Congress to pass the SAVE Act, a bill that would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 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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The estate has strenuously denied all such allegations as Jackson’s legacy, catalog and assets continue to generate billions of dollars.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Andrew has strenuously denied any wrongdoing regarding their relationship.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Adverb
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On the resolutely grassroots side, and with a no-less-impressive local lineup, is the July 23-26 event Blucifer’s Favorite Rodeo, a brand new music-fest that’s filling The UMS hole on South Broadway and elsewhere.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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In reality though, nearly half a century into his career, Mustaine has only become more resolutely himself.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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In the production, directed by Jo Bonney, Susanna arrives there before realizing what has happened, a scene change that moves briskly enough to surprise you in the audience too.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Stuart Meltzer, artistic director of Zoetic Stage and here guest directing at GableStage, keeps the action moving briskly while still allowing the play’s more powerful moments room to breathe.—
Mary Damiano,
Miami Herald,
27 May 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 7 Jun. 2026.
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