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as in vocal
engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest
clamant students gathered outside the college president's office, protesting the denial of tenure for the popular professor
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as in urgent
needing immediate attention
faced with utter bankruptcy, she didn't think that moist skin was one of her clamant needs at that moment
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamant
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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 -
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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Arsenal’s reticence to spend on development players is understandable — particularly in the case of last January, when there was also an urgent need for a first-team centre-forward.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The appeals court said there is no urgent need for DOGE to access Social Security records in the interim.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Exposure is linked to worsening symptoms in those with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but acute cardiovascular risks, including heart attacks and strokes, may be even more pronounced.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Timeline Expectations: The Long Road of Grief Normal grief timeline: Most young adults begin to experience some relief from acute grief symptoms within 6-12 months, though grief waves can continue for years.—
Charell G. Coleman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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There has been a vociferous debate ever since about the rights and wrongs of the reaction.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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He was appointed to the College of Cardinals in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI, who was a vociferous defender of mostly traditional Catholic doctrines.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 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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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
Adjective
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The year has gotten off to a clamorous start for corporate America (not to mention the rest of us), with epic stock market gyrations and President Trump’s chaotic tariff rollout ramping up the anxiety levels.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 May 2025
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In 2015, John Wang abandoned his a career in law to create a new (for New York) kind of dining experience, one modeled after Asia’s clamorous night markets, which function as both gathering places and bazaars.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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Its lineup interspersed noisy no wave groups like Pop Music Fever Dream and Pure Adult, upbeat pop-rock performances from bands like Um, Jennifer?—
Grace Robins-Somerville,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2025
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The sheer volume of content created far outpaces what audiences can consume, leading to a noisy, crowded digital ecosystem.—
Luca Brinkhues,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Clamant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamant. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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