as in outspoken
engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest
vociferous opponents of the bill protested angrily outside the chambers of the legislature
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Recent Examples of vociferous
Both players have played down the rivalry, but their fan bases are often vociferous in their dislike of the opposing player.
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Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
Kieran McKenna’s team was looking to disrupt Newcastle with a physical approach to the game; the referee upset both teams with his handling of it, but the home fans’ reaction was particularly vociferous and that noise helped ignite Newcastle’s performance.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, by contrast, was a vociferous critic of Mr. Putin during his Senate tenure and has struck a more skeptical tone.
—Michael Crowley, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Among the most vociferous critics of the tariffs has been billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, who was one of Trump’s most steadfast supporters during the presidential campaign and since the election.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
Kieran McKenna’s team was looking to disrupt Newcastle with a physical approach to the game; the referee upset both teams with his handling of it, but the home fans’ reaction was particularly vociferous and that noise helped ignite Newcastle’s performance.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, by contrast, was a vociferous critic of Mr. Putin during his Senate tenure and has struck a more skeptical tone.
—Michael Crowley, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Among the most vociferous critics of the tariffs has been billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, who was one of Trump’s most steadfast supporters during the presidential campaign and since the election.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vociferous
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, an outspoken critic of the city’s homeless programs, also has been a longtime supporter of terminating the emergency.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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For legendary director and outspoken Democratic donor Rob Reiner, choosing sides between Bruce Springsteen and Donald Trump in their current war of words didn’t require much deliberation.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
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Martin had been a vocal opponent of prosecuting people charged in the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Even before Indiana Landmarks became involved, Swihart said the community has been vocal for years about reusing the Roosevelt site.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The greenback has already slipped around 7% on the year, and although there doesn’t appear to be a blatant catalyst to drive it further lower — Jefferies Global head of FX Brad Bechtel predicts a major regime change ahead.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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From there, Springsteen shifted into blatant partisan talking points: There’s some very weird, strange, and dangerous sh*t going on out there right now.—
Armond White,
National Review,
28 May 2025
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Hike in groups: A group is noisier and smellier, the National Park Service said.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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At a 78th Cannes, which on the party side wasn’t as noisy as previous ones with drone shows (2022’s Elvis) and Elton John performing on the beach (2019’s Rocketman), leave it to amfAR‘s 31st fashionista blowout Cannes Gala at Hotel Du Cap at Eden Roc to steal the show.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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“Vociferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vociferous. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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