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as in emphatic
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
vehement complaints about the restaurant's poor service
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as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect
despite the vehement opposition of the club's treasurer, the motion was passed
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a vehement defender of the rights of minorities
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Recent Examples of vehement
In fact, Zermelo examined the work of some of the most vehement critics of the axiom of choice and was able to prove that his colleagues—without realizing it—had actually made use of the axiom again and again.
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
Waters, who has frequently drawn the ire of the pro-Israel community for his vehement support of the BDS movement, which calls for boycotts and sanctions against the state of Israel, again rejected the claims of antisemitism.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
If Trump loses, the Harris administration will have highly visible and vehement critics to whom a lot of people listen.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2024
This episode, to no particular surprise, has elicited the most vehement reactions in Muslim states across the world.
—Sumit Ganguly, Foreign Affairs, 30 June 2022
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
Waters, who has frequently drawn the ire of the pro-Israel community for his vehement support of the BDS movement, which calls for boycotts and sanctions against the state of Israel, again rejected the claims of antisemitism.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
If Trump loses, the Harris administration will have highly visible and vehement critics to whom a lot of people listen.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2024
This episode, to no particular surprise, has elicited the most vehement reactions in Muslim states across the world.
—Sumit Ganguly, Foreign Affairs, 30 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehement
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For a Knicks team grappling with how to match fire with fire in physical battles against grueling NBA defenses, that emphatic screen was a defining moment—a statement of intent.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Early in the first quarter, James had an emphatic dunk in transition, had a chase-down block against Desmond Bane and then tipped in a putback layup during a 20-second stretch to give the Lakers an early lead.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Dec. 2024
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The warm front is a sharp contrast to the close of last week when an arctic surge swept across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with snow squalls, whiteouts and intense bursts of wind that left 20 million Americans under winter weather warnings or advisories.Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Becoming a professor requires years and years of intense study, often carried out in isolation and poverty.Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Like her older sisters, Hunter is passionate about cheer and tumbling.Nasha Smith, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The winery blends tradition with passionate winemaking.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Men who, following diagnosis, increased their physical activity to three or more hours per week of vigorous activity enjoyed lower risk of death from the disease than those who reduced their vigorous physical activity following diagnosis, research has found.Markham Heid, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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The after-effect is vigorous regrowth, helping bring in pollinators and other wildlife.Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
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Read More: How Leaked Police Interviews with Benjamin Netanyahu Became ‘The Bibi Files’ The only other Gaza City hospital with a NICU, Al-Sahaba hospital, operates under limited capacity, and is only able to offer basic level one care to infants— those without complex or intensive medical needs.Juwayriah Wright, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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The company also provides intensive and critical care units; cardiovascular, digestive disease, neurosciences, musculoskeletal and obstetrics services; and outpatient services like physical therapy.Charles Rotblut, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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On the cusp of his second presidency, all of us—from his most fanatical supporters to his most fervent critics—are living in the Age of Trump.Sam Jacobs, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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The sentiment was echoed on social media by Vice President-elect JD Vance, a fervent critic of American foreign policy overreach.Michael Crowley, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kristin talks with peers, peers’ parents, and every staff member, explaining how the dog is trained, how to behave around it, and soothing any worries regarding potential aggressive actions.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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What drove a lot of interest and buzz around the movie was a reported real-life feud between Blake Lively and star/director Justin Baldoni, which featured things like dramatic press tours, people not following people on Instagram and some passive aggressive press comments.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Bridging the hoedown and the ballroom, Beyoncé alternates between angelic croons and fierce commands over a thumping bassline and a springy acoustic guitar.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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With his reputation and legacy on the line, Jay-Z is in for a fierce fight.Molly McPherson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Vehement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehement. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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