as in quickly
with great speed
summer vacation has gone by way too rapidly
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Recent Examples of rapidly
Shooting percentages rapidly decreased after the intermission, and each team scored just 11 points in the third quarter.
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Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Stock prices will rapidly go back up.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Andranik Hakobyan/Getty Images Debt pressures have been building rapidly over the last few years amid a landscape dotted by high borrowing rates, inflationary pressures and other hurdles, and those challenges have continued to accelerate over the last year, in particular.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Experts have already said AI can amplify existing dangers and rapidly generate new software hacks.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
When these rapidly spinning neutron stars blast out radiation from their poles, that radiation sweeps across the cosmos like beams of light from a cosmic lighthouse.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Park Ridge firefighters immediately started fighting the fire and stretched a hose line through the back door while other crews rapidly searched the house to verify that no one was trapped inside.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
News of the Seychelles giant tortoise’s demise spread rapidly on social media on Wednesday.
—CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Schools play catch-up on personal finance education Sports betting has grown rapidly since 2018, when the Supreme Court struck down a federal law that barred sports betting in most states.
—Stephanie Dhue,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Stock prices will rapidly go back up.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Andranik Hakobyan/Getty Images Debt pressures have been building rapidly over the last few years amid a landscape dotted by high borrowing rates, inflationary pressures and other hurdles, and those challenges have continued to accelerate over the last year, in particular.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Experts have already said AI can amplify existing dangers and rapidly generate new software hacks.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
When these rapidly spinning neutron stars blast out radiation from their poles, that radiation sweeps across the cosmos like beams of light from a cosmic lighthouse.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Park Ridge firefighters immediately started fighting the fire and stretched a hose line through the back door while other crews rapidly searched the house to verify that no one was trapped inside.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
News of the Seychelles giant tortoise’s demise spread rapidly on social media on Wednesday.
—CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Schools play catch-up on personal finance education Sports betting has grown rapidly since 2018, when the Supreme Court struck down a federal law that barred sports betting in most states.
—Stephanie Dhue,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapidly
Adverb
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Before Sunday’s game, Lakers coach JJ Redick shared that Reaves and Doncic are doing everything in their ability to return as quickly as possible.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Acquired before last year’s trade deadline from the Colorado Rockies, Bird was quickly demoted after struggling in his initial Yankee stint.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Particular kudos for being able to respond swiftly and smoothly to special needs and impromptu requests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The attack had punctured an air of invulnerability created by the 1967 Six-Day War, in which Israel had swiftly captured the Golan Heights, the Sinai Peninsula, the West Bank, and Gaza from its Arab neighbors.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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For a metro growing as fast as Charlotte, stores that survive will have clear identity on price, in-store experience or convenience, Lempert said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Hours were spent on Zoom calls with Garden (based in England) poring over match film on Wyscout, Olsson quick to point out the flaws and areas of improvement and Garden quicker to point out the strengths.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The culinary brand’s stainless steel ProBond Luxe line, handcrafted in Italy, uses its aluminum core to conduct 35 percent more heat to cook meals even quicker and has a mirror-polished exterior that shines and is highly durable.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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The dots soon became acrid splotches of oil.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Rapidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapidly. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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