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as in brutality
the use of brute strength to cause harm to a person or property
an act of violence caused the window to be shattered
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as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)
taken aback by the violence of her denial of any wrongdoing
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as in emotion
depth of feeling
some people were taken aback by the violence with which the magazine's art critic attacked the exhibition
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Recent Examples of violence
Zoom out: Americans have been worried and anxious about post-election violence and turmoil.
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Erin Doherty, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Padden’s campaign focused on reducing violent crime, youth violence and rehabilitating low-level offenders.
—Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
More than 7 in 10 adults are worried that the election results could lead to violence and nearly 1 in 3 have experienced tension and distance from their family members.
—The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
The document, transmitted Monday by the New York Police Department Intelligence Bureau, encapsulates the full picture of threats to Election Day, including the risk of physical violence and disinformation generated by foreign governments.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Erin Doherty, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Padden’s campaign focused on reducing violent crime, youth violence and rehabilitating low-level offenders.
—Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
More than 7 in 10 adults are worried that the election results could lead to violence and nearly 1 in 3 have experienced tension and distance from their family members.
—The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
The document, transmitted Monday by the New York Police Department Intelligence Bureau, encapsulates the full picture of threats to Election Day, including the risk of physical violence and disinformation generated by foreign governments.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violence
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The November election will shape how Phoenix manages the U.S. Department of Justice's investigation that found routine brutality and discrimination in the city and police department's practices.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Moore and her costar Margaret Qualley have been lauded for their fearless commitment to the violence and brutality required by their parts, but also for their raw, emotional vulnerability.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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The bright orange-and-red water spouts off the cliff with the visual intensity of a raging forest fire.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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High intensity activities mean fit and brightness are super important.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The cerebral cortex is the brain’s outermost layer and is involved in many of the higher functions of the human brain including memory, learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and emotions..Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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At the same time, many of the local journalists who spoke with CNN used different words to describe the complex emotions at play.Brian Stelter, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Baker Mayfield had just 116 yards for the Bucs and got sacked twice, including on a third-down play in the fourth quarter by Nick Bosa, who battled through a right-hip injury.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Mack played only a handful of snaps because of a groin injury.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
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Biden left the race in late July, endorsing Harris — and she was greeted with a wave of enthusiasm and support as the Democratic Party quickly coalesced around her.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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While Democrats and Republicans say the chances of Harris outright winning Iowa are slim, Democrats say the enthusiasm among Hawkeye State women could be indicative of Harris’s support with women across the country.Julia Manchester, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Beijing has also softened its regulatory assault on Chinese technology companies and the property sector.Jacky Wong, WSJ, 6 Feb. 2023
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Zelenskyy has warned for weeks that Moscow aims to step up its assault after about two months of virtual stalemate along the front line that stretches across the south and east.Reuters, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2023
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Campbell recalled the difficulty of maintaining an intense level of terror for that long but was helped along by Craven.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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At a rally in North Carolina last week, Trump mentioned Obama getting back on the trail and made his voice tremble in fake terror before dismissing him.Alex Thompson, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Meerkats' cooperation efforts include huddling together for warmth and standing to serve as a safety lookout for the group.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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The most enjoyable feature in my opinion was its weight: the coat was light on the shoulders despite being constructed for warmth in double-faced wool.Madeline Fass, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Violence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violence. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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