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Recent Examples of vocally
Another group, the Hokkaido Bear Research Society, has vocally opposed killing bears except for legitimate hunting purposes.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Though every note was pitch perfect both times, Erivo actually flew over the Dolby twice to sing the final portion of the modern classic — to the thrill of the audience, some of whom were in tears watching the star soar both physically and vocally.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Several Supervisors, including Shawn Rolland, Steve Taylor, Kathleen Vincent, Steven Shea, Patti Logsdon and Deanna Alexander, vocally opposed the measure.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Henrikson, who vocally supported Rupert’s return, was subsequently placed on leave for what parents describe as retaliatory reasons.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Trump had endorsed Ciattarelli and vocally supported him during the campaign.
—Kevin Breuninger,dan Mangan, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Dominik Szoboszlai had just squandered a golden chance by firing tamely into the arms of Emiliano Martinez after winning the ball back high up the field when the Kop parked their frustration and vocally declared their unwavering faith in the Dutchman.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Jeff Stant, the former executive director of the Indiana Forest Alliance, has been vocally opposed to prescribed burning and joined the pushback against the USFS.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
For starters, many leaders who once spoke vocally against institutional capital in college sports have changed their opinions over time.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Though every note was pitch perfect both times, Erivo actually flew over the Dolby twice to sing the final portion of the modern classic — to the thrill of the audience, some of whom were in tears watching the star soar both physically and vocally.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Several Supervisors, including Shawn Rolland, Steve Taylor, Kathleen Vincent, Steven Shea, Patti Logsdon and Deanna Alexander, vocally opposed the measure.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Henrikson, who vocally supported Rupert’s return, was subsequently placed on leave for what parents describe as retaliatory reasons.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Trump had endorsed Ciattarelli and vocally supported him during the campaign.
—Kevin Breuninger,dan Mangan, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Dominik Szoboszlai had just squandered a golden chance by firing tamely into the arms of Emiliano Martinez after winning the ball back high up the field when the Kop parked their frustration and vocally declared their unwavering faith in the Dutchman.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Jeff Stant, the former executive director of the Indiana Forest Alliance, has been vocally opposed to prescribed burning and joined the pushback against the USFS.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
For starters, many leaders who once spoke vocally against institutional capital in college sports have changed their opinions over time.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocally
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Three months earlier, a white bus driver had verbally harassed her.—
Time,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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He was well known for donning a bulletproof vest and for verbally challenging organized crime deeply routed in the state.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The courtroom was full Wednesday of investigators involved over the decades and the extensive Watson family, some of whom cried audibly through the proceedings.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
6 Nov. 2025
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Throughout the retelling, Kylie was audibly emotional, pausing multiple times to compose herself.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Vocally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocally. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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