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Recent Examples of violently
Earlier this month, Florida International University in Miami launched an investigation into a group chat started by an official with the Miami-Dade chapter of the Republican Party that included violently racist slurs, antisemitic comments and misogynistic language.
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ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
As the ride ended, the male suspect, sitting in the backseat behind the driver, pulled out a knife and began violently stabbing the driver in the neck and the back of the head without warning.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Washington declined to intervene as the regime violently suppressed them.
—Younes Mohammad, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
The decision closed a flashpoint case that has bitterly divided Israel since the soldiers were arrested in 2024 at the notorious Sde Teiman military prison, prompting anger from members of the far-right government and hard-line ultranationalists who violently overran the prison in protest.
—Julia Frankel The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
Benchmark oil prices have swung violently with the uncertainty, and on Thursday the global crude oil benchmark price jumped to $100 a barrel.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The loops recur and aren’t so violently flayed open.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
The arrest of the soldiers prompted fury from hard-line ultranationalists who violently overran the prison in protest.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
They will be dealt with quickly and violently.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
As the ride ended, the male suspect, sitting in the backseat behind the driver, pulled out a knife and began violently stabbing the driver in the neck and the back of the head without warning.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Washington declined to intervene as the regime violently suppressed them.
—Younes Mohammad, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
The decision closed a flashpoint case that has bitterly divided Israel since the soldiers were arrested in 2024 at the notorious Sde Teiman military prison, prompting anger from members of the far-right government and hard-line ultranationalists who violently overran the prison in protest.
—Julia Frankel The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
Benchmark oil prices have swung violently with the uncertainty, and on Thursday the global crude oil benchmark price jumped to $100 a barrel.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The loops recur and aren’t so violently flayed open.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
The arrest of the soldiers prompted fury from hard-line ultranationalists who violently overran the prison in protest.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
They will be dealt with quickly and violently.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for violently
Adverb
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Somaliland’s moment in Washington has been building for years, but the pace has accelerated sharply.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, compliance checks dropped sharply to 369 after department leaders curtailed overtime spending amid a broader city budget crunch.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Gaining rare access to vibrant young people brimming with energy and doubt, uncertain if tomorrow even exists, the filmmaker reveals how living fiercely in the moment becomes a primal defense.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Is next week going to be bedside scenes without his wife, who was fiercely devoted since the two met as producers at ABC News and by his side 24/7?—
Lisa DePaulo,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Israel, which was founded in the aftermath of the Holocaust, has vehemently denied the accusations.—
MOLLY QUELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Israel, which was founded in the aftermath of the Holocaust, has vehemently denied the allegations.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth wrote forcefully about the need to wield the levers of power.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The indictment includes the conspiracy count, which carries a maximum sentence of six years in federal prison, as well as several other counts of forcibly impeding a federal officer, each punishable by up to one year in federal prison.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Solomon faces charges of forcibly assaulting a federal officer and inflicting bodily injury.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Blow into the solution with a straw, then stir vigorously with the straw.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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His campaign has also filed paperwork with state election officials questioning Swalwell’s residency in California, claims that Swalwell has vigorously rebutted.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Democrats strongly opposed Kent's confirmation because of his past ties to far-right figures and conspiracy theories.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Before the compromise, the insurance industry spoke strongly against the original bill and said the risk of fatalities is higher among teens than any other age group.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Moving energetically about Penumbra’s small stage on the sonic foundation of a four-piece band led by Sanford Moore, who’s created fresh arrangements of several of Grant’s songs, the 11-member cast summons up enough electricity to brighten up a city.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
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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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“Violently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violently. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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