rapid-fire
adjective
rap·id-fire
ˌra-pəd-ˈfī(-ə)r 
1
: firing or adapted for firing shots in rapid succession
2
: marked by rapidity, liveliness, or sharpness
a comedian with a rapid-fire delivery
Examples of rapid-fire in a Sentence
the witness stayed unruffled all through the prosecutor's rapid-fire questioning
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John Coltrane is another influential figure in the history of jazz, known for his pioneering innovations on the saxophone, notably his ability to create a complex, rapid-fire approach to chord progressions.
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Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Then again, a lot of this material is probably footage that’s already been pre-edited for rapid-fire internet consumption.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
Though celebrated for his affability, Lincoln grew exasperated with Field’s rapid-fire delivery, waving him away.
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Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 July 2026
Stocks covered in Wednesday’s rapid-fire at the end of the video were Micron , Constellation Brands , General Mills , Lockheed Martin , and Bloom Energy .
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Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
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Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Then again, a lot of this material is probably footage that’s already been pre-edited for rapid-fire internet consumption.
—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
Though celebrated for his affability, Lincoln grew exasperated with Field’s rapid-fire delivery, waving him away.
—
Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 July 2026
Stocks covered in Wednesday’s rapid-fire at the end of the video were Micron , Constellation Brands , General Mills , Lockheed Martin , and Bloom Energy .
—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for rapid-fire
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“Rapid-fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapid-fire. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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