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Recent Examples of vehemently
Navalnaya has repeatedly blamed Putin for Navalny’s death, something Russian officials have vehemently denied.
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ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Russian officials have vehemently denied the accusation.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Kilkelly vehemently defended her innocence, and the original charges against her were dismissed in November 2024 by Lake County Circuit Court Judge Patricia Fix.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Many will vehemently disagree with pushing the quarterback search to 2027.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Rap pioneer Monie Love vehemently disagreed with Sexyy’s sample choice.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Of course, the two sides have also disagreed vehemently about who is more to blame for political violence — an issue that also came up at another point in the hearing.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Mangione’s defense team vehemently objected to the summer state trial date.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
Bass has vehemently denied the story, which was published in Wednesday’s Los Angeles Times.
—City News Service, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Russian officials have vehemently denied the accusation.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Kilkelly vehemently defended her innocence, and the original charges against her were dismissed in November 2024 by Lake County Circuit Court Judge Patricia Fix.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Many will vehemently disagree with pushing the quarterback search to 2027.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Rap pioneer Monie Love vehemently disagreed with Sexyy’s sample choice.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Of course, the two sides have also disagreed vehemently about who is more to blame for political violence — an issue that also came up at another point in the hearing.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Mangione’s defense team vehemently objected to the summer state trial date.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
Bass has vehemently denied the story, which was published in Wednesday’s Los Angeles Times.
—City News Service, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehemently
Adverb
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During ultra-fast impacts, the metal’s atoms oscillate so vigorously that these physically obstruct the path of deformation, pushing back against the incoming force.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Cons On the other hand, exercising too vigorously before bed can disrupt and delay sleep for some people.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Step up watering to every week or two while succulents are actively growing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Hostile foreign regimes actively target our statehouses, universities, technology systems and supply chains, often outside the direct view of Washington.—
February 17,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But those viewers may not know that Impacciatore is also an accomplished dancer who energetically led the Opening Ceremony audience through a brief history of the Winter Olympics, as the chillier Games are celebrating their 100th year.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Think stark pastel tableaux by cinematographer Pasit Tandaechanurat and human performers who act about as energetically as furniture.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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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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Influencers like Stuckey are zealously policing any deviation from the party line.—
Hillary Rodham Clinton,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Lutnick himself has strenuously denied any wrongdoing.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ravin strenuously objected to the city’s numbers, saying the health center treated many more qualified residents.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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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
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Somehow, this insular, resolutely regional album ended up yet another peak in his storied career.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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As in years past, the luncheon also came with a bit of gentle coaching about what to do — and not to do — should one’s name be called on Oscar night, including moving briskly to the stage, keeping remarks to no more than 45 seconds and not leaning into the microphone.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The report puts a downbeat end to an otherwise solid year for shopping activity, with higher-end consumers spending briskly through much of 2025, though those on the lower end of the income spectrum were more cautious.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2026.
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