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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violently
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And after years of fiercely protecting her private life (and facing incredible scrutiny from the tabloids, who analyzed every move of the Girls girls), Williams is feeling more open to sharing more of herself with the world.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
26 June 2025 -
Brands—especially those in the fiercely competitive e-commerce environment—need to think outside the box to stand out.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Both men – Yousafzai, an education activist born in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, and Ranjit, a farmer of humble origins in a remote area of India – break from the traditions of their cultures by advocating forcefully for their daughters.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 June 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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The search yielded 83 tiny, starburst galaxies, all vigorously forming stars when the universe was just 800 million years old, around 6% of its current age.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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While Silicon Valley has made extraordinary contributions – and promoted them vigorously – the rules that work for a few may not work for you.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Italy also performed strongly, earning 138 top-tier medals, including two Value Golds for high-quality yet wallet-friendly Prosecco and Langhe wines.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Also in May, more than 90 prominent economists criticized Omnibus proposals, strongly refuting claims that the sustainability regulations harm European competitiveness.—
David Vetter,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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By Mayor Harold Washington’s time in office, however, white machine aldermen organized to powerfully oppose the city’s first Black executive.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
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This can powerfully influence search rankings in the company's favor.—
Chad Angle,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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“Violently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violently. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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