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as in ferocious
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
a violent explosion that left several buildings seriously damaged
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as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect
a violent thunderstorm
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as in frantic
marked by great and often stressful excitement or activity
our guest's imminent arrival provoked a violent effort to get the place cleaned up
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as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
prone to violent denunciation of anyone who disagrees with her violent brushstrokes that were a trademark of the abstract artist
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Recent Examples of violent
Those lying to the American People on behalf of violent criminals have to be held responsible by the Agencies and the Courts.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
On the Sunday, April 20 episode of The Last of Us season 2, Pascal's character Joel took his final bow as Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) killed him in a violent act of revenge over his murder of her father, an unarmed doctor, in season 1, while Ellie (Bella Ramsey) watched.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The clamor aligns with the prevailing worldview that boys are becoming, or are vulnerable to becoming, violent misogynists.
—Andrew Reiner, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2025
Warren Buffett's advice for investors in times of violent volatility rings especially true today: Keep your cool, and you will be rewarded in the long run.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2025
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
On the Sunday, April 20 episode of The Last of Us season 2, Pascal's character Joel took his final bow as Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) killed him in a violent act of revenge over his murder of her father, an unarmed doctor, in season 1, while Ellie (Bella Ramsey) watched.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The clamor aligns with the prevailing worldview that boys are becoming, or are vulnerable to becoming, violent misogynists.
—Andrew Reiner, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2025
Warren Buffett's advice for investors in times of violent volatility rings especially true today: Keep your cool, and you will be rewarded in the long run.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violent
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There’s scenario No. 1: Either Carter, a ferocious All-American pass rusher, or Hunter, a generational wide receiver-cornerback hybrid, is available, and the Patriots can add a premium talent at a position of need in what can only be described as a front-office dream.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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In other words, if Instagram had even somewhat appeared as a future threat to Facebook or Facebook’s competition, there would have been a ferocious bidding war for Instagram that would have pushed its purchase price far, far above $1 billion.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The missions became more intense as Japan's outlook grew more dire and the military showcased the sacrifice of the pilots to drum up patriotism and support for the war.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Her message prompted an intense, impassioned reaction.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Kings ran out to a four-goal lead then had to hold off a frantic Edmonton comeback to beat the Oilers 6-5 in a wild opener of a best-of-seven first-round playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Monday night.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Until his son was cleared on June 27, Mark Dixon, a medical sales representative in the oncology field, was frantic with worry.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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The prison has become a symbol of Bukele's aggressive policies that have targeted gang violence.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Young has struggled against the Heat’s aggressive defense in recent years.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Interesting, turbulent life (including 22 years in prison).—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
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Overanalyzing every win and loss will make your journey feel more turbulent than necessary.—
Nelson Chu,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Since early March, Israel has cut Gaza off from the supply of humanitarian aid including food, with aid agencies warning that the situation for the strip’s 2 million civilians has deteriorated dangerously, only worsened by intensive Israeli military operations.—
Irene Nasser,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2025
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Now, more than six months after first complaining of stomach pain, Butlin started her first three-month course of intensive chemotherapy on April 8.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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At that point, a furious Boone earned himself an ejection from home plate ump Adam Beck, whose zone the manager already had complaints about.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Davis had 23 points at Viejas Arena in a game the Spartans led by 21 before a furious Aztecs rally produced for an improbable 71-68 victory.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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One study showed that a maximum reduction in mortality could result from 150 to 300 minutes per week of vigorous activity, 300 to 600 minutes per week of moderate physical activity, or a combination of these.2 2.—
Amy Kwan,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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Advocates of vigorous government oversight look upon the concept of federal preemption as a tool of deregulation.—
Glenn G. Lammi,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Violent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violent. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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