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Recent Examples of violently
The beat is knowingly Hoover-esque, gesturing toward familiar dramatic territory between lovers — before violently swerving in a more genre-forward direction.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2026
When Jewish institutions have been targeted — violently, repeatedly — the question is not whether to act, but how quickly and decisively.
—Elliot Cosgrove, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
At that moment, the sun began to shine brightly, the wind picked up and the curtain fluttered violently.
—Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
It was ousted from Gaza after Hamas won parliamentary elections in 2006 and violently seized control.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
The video showed that during the second time, the dog latched onto Evans’ left forearm and violently thrashed as Evans cried out in pain.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
In another instance at the same unspecified firm in December, the head of security led a group to storm the investigation site, pushing and shoving law enforcement officers violently, the media outlet re ported.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The attorneys found that Heather’s injuries — originally attributed to Martinez violently shaking the infant — were actually caused by a severe lung infection that ultimately caused her heart to stop.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
The question is whether they will be established peacefully before the scramble begins, or contentiously — possibly violently — after the fact.
—Antony Davies, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2026
When Jewish institutions have been targeted — violently, repeatedly — the question is not whether to act, but how quickly and decisively.
—Elliot Cosgrove, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
At that moment, the sun began to shine brightly, the wind picked up and the curtain fluttered violently.
—Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
It was ousted from Gaza after Hamas won parliamentary elections in 2006 and violently seized control.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
The video showed that during the second time, the dog latched onto Evans’ left forearm and violently thrashed as Evans cried out in pain.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
In another instance at the same unspecified firm in December, the head of security led a group to storm the investigation site, pushing and shoving law enforcement officers violently, the media outlet re ported.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The attorneys found that Heather’s injuries — originally attributed to Martinez violently shaking the infant — were actually caused by a severe lung infection that ultimately caused her heart to stop.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
The question is whether they will be established peacefully before the scramble begins, or contentiously — possibly violently — after the fact.
—Antony Davies, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for violently
Adverb
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If the bike lane is sharply delineated with curbs, that will help a lot.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
30 Apr. 2026
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Candidates diverge sharply on school police, Supt.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Investors had cheered the talks and the prospect of change at a fiercely independent company that had relied on decades-old relationships.—
Edwin Chan,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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The play follows a fiercely competitive group of real estate agents battling for survival in a ruthless sales contest.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Philosophers, in general, are used to disagreeing vehemently in the classroom and then gathering over a beer.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tech lobbyists argue otherwise, and vehemently.—
Parmy Olson,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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McDuffie’s campaign has forcefully rejected the claims.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Amodei is forcibly removed and replaced with a deferential Army general.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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On April 15, 35-year-old Melbourne resident Thomas Jesse Bingham was federally indicted on one charge of forcibly assaulting, resisting, intimidatingor interfering with federal officers performing official duties, according to court records obtained by PEOPLE.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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While the pita bakes, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ¾ cup unsalted butter and ¾ cup (packed) brown sugar and cook until the sugar melts and bubbles vigorously.—
Ham El-Waylly,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Tribune Editorial Board vigorously opposed it, going to its fallback position that the state must first cut spending.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The activity for Initio, with functional fragrances meant to trigger emotions, is performing strongly, too.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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That philosophy has resonated strongly with patients throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And the queen’s violent enforcement of her dominance is energetically costly and can lead to injuries, according to the researchers.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
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The unanticipated consequences of transformational change are energetically explored in Jude’s films.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Violently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violently. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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