as in frantic
marked by great and often stressful excitement or activity
the frenetic rush to get every member of the cast in place before the curtain went up
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Recent Examples of frenetic
The first few weeks of President Trump’s frenetic second term, including sweeping actions to end federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs, have mostly unfurled during the month of February, when the nation recognizes and celebrates Black history each year.
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J. David Goodman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Even with the frenetic consolidation among the big U.S. department stores, the size of the U.S. market is staggeringly large compared with the U.K., where so many big chains have shut their brick-and-mortar stores, or become online-only operators.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
For many, the frenetic nature of the firings has left them confused – and even days later – without a full accounting of their termination.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Well, this may have been the most frenetic week yet since Donald Trump returned to the White House.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2025
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J. David Goodman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Even with the frenetic consolidation among the big U.S. department stores, the size of the U.S. market is staggeringly large compared with the U.K., where so many big chains have shut their brick-and-mortar stores, or become online-only operators.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
For many, the frenetic nature of the firings has left them confused – and even days later – without a full accounting of their termination.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
Well, this may have been the most frenetic week yet since Donald Trump returned to the White House.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frenetic
Adjective
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Hearing this, a frantic and audibly panicked Cindy Anthony placed the now infamous call to the police.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
4 Mar. 2025
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Last year was a stellar one for movies, but the Oscars banquet table can seat only so many contenders — bagging a nomination becomes a frantic game of musical chairs.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the impact goes far beyond playful patriotism — Canadians are furious.—
Kaleigh Rogers,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Mugler was furious, and the two didn’t speak for several years, eventually reconciling in the 1990s.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The intense gravitational pull from the black hole rips the two stars apart, capturing one star into a close orbit around it, notes the center.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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This is due to the bodywork, interior work, and intense customization required to retrofit a new drivetrain under an old body.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The tool is designed for people who do intensive knowledge work in areas like finance, science, policy, and engineering.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The episode, written by Dan Erickson and Mark Friedman and directed by Jessica Lee Gagné, feels almost made with Reddit in mind, filled with images and Easter Eggs that demand intensive screenshot analysis.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While Nigerians are upset with economic conditions, most are not mad at Dangote.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
17 Feb. 2025
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If someone is getting mad about it on social media, that’s not controversy.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The bill has been met with both fierce opposition and staunch support from students, professors and community members across the state.—
Amanda McCard,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2025
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With Zverev looking to cement his dominance, Alcaraz aiming for a repeat title, and Fritz eager to defend home soil, the competition will be fierce from day one.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Frenetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frenetic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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