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Recent Examples of violently
The Forsyth Descendants Scholarship is currently offering up to $10,000 per year to students who can trace their lineage back to the families who were violently displaced from the county over a century ago.
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La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Prior to her husband’s arrest, her physical health had been deteriorating due to almost a decade of being drugged and violently assaulted.
—Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
As the curse causes the infected villagers to become violently murderous, police officer Jong-goo (Kwak Do-won) tries to get to the bottom of it, personally motivated by his daughter's own transformation.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
As if attempting to display all this tumult on the slopes, the forty-one-year-old skier Lindsey Vonn crashed violently after her pole hooked a gate during the women’s downhill race.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
His die-hard Red Shirt supporters took to the streets of Bangkok in 2010 in protests that were violently put down.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The killing of Kateryna Tovmash, 21, marks the second time in six months a Ukrainian woman has died violently while seeking refuge in North Carolina, Ukrainian media outlets have noted.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
An immigration officer chased Aljorna who, according to the government, violently resisted arrest.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
An immigration officer chased Aljorna who — according to the government — violently resisted arrest.
—Jack Brook, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Prior to her husband’s arrest, her physical health had been deteriorating due to almost a decade of being drugged and violently assaulted.
—Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
As the curse causes the infected villagers to become violently murderous, police officer Jong-goo (Kwak Do-won) tries to get to the bottom of it, personally motivated by his daughter's own transformation.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
As if attempting to display all this tumult on the slopes, the forty-one-year-old skier Lindsey Vonn crashed violently after her pole hooked a gate during the women’s downhill race.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
His die-hard Red Shirt supporters took to the streets of Bangkok in 2010 in protests that were violently put down.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The killing of Kateryna Tovmash, 21, marks the second time in six months a Ukrainian woman has died violently while seeking refuge in North Carolina, Ukrainian media outlets have noted.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
An immigration officer chased Aljorna who, according to the government, violently resisted arrest.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
An immigration officer chased Aljorna who — according to the government — violently resisted arrest.
—Jack Brook, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for violently
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Senate Republicans are sharply divided over how to pursue the SAVE America Act voter ID and citizenship bill.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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How other states handle requests While the language of Florida’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act is similar to that found in many states, its approach to protecting insurers’ rights to shield claim documents differs sharply.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The move was fiercely criticized by Epstein’s victims and their advocates.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Friends say Arakawa was fiercely protective, helping the actor find peace in his later years.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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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
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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
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Former state Controller Betty Yee pushed back forcefully against pressure to exit the race, characterizing such efforts as undemocratic and noting that the race remains wide open with a significant portion of voters still undecided.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Millions of Black South Africans were forcibly evicted from their land and lost their rights to it by law in 1913.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Geer was forcibly dragged down the alley to a secluded area adjacent to an apartment building and behind a fence where she was raped and strangled to death using her own shorts, according to prosecutors.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Immediately use silicone spatula to stir egg mixture vigorously for about 10 seconds, then spread mixture in an even layer.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Whisk vigorously until smooth and lump-free.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Of that group, about 40% strongly disapproved.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The optics strongly suggest Webb will have an elevated role, and perhaps even take over the play-sheet, after an offseason of head-coaching buzz and play-calling interest from other franchises.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 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
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“Violently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violently. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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