as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
after a whirlwind romance of only a few weeks, the couple decided to get married
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Recent Examples of whirlwind
When trade negotiations began during a whirlwind week of free agency, Jackson was offered the opportunity to provide a list of preferred landing spots — and a voice in a final deal.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Hayes is twenty years old, on a whirlwind world tour, and creating the band’s second album, but pursues Soléne for a simple lunch that quickly turns into a love affair.
—Haruka Iwasaki, Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Iranian filmmakers have had whirlwind awards seasons before.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Evans’ whirlwind legal problems all stem from the same fateful day.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Hayes is twenty years old, on a whirlwind world tour, and creating the band’s second album, but pursues Soléne for a simple lunch that quickly turns into a love affair.
—Haruka Iwasaki, Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Iranian filmmakers have had whirlwind awards seasons before.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Evans’ whirlwind legal problems all stem from the same fateful day.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whirlwind
Adjective
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Now, a new study suggests researchers may have found the first drug regimen capable of rapid and sustaining relief from suicidal thoughts across a broad group of patients.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, the deputy secretary-general, said that given the high level of movement of people and goods across the region, coordinated preparedness and rapid information sharing are essential to preventing cross-border transmission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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If your cardiorespiratory fitness could use a boost, Gavino said a wide range of physical activities can help, including aerobic activities like brisk walking, cycling, swimming, and interval training.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
13 May 2026
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Even a 10-minute brisk walk or a 30-minute gardening session can have benefits.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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Airy and breathable, these temperature-regulating pants feature an elastic waistband that’s quick and easy to pull on, and comfortable enough to wear for hours on busy travel days.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Sharpen the service with a quick in-room tutorial on lights, a/c, curtains, and handy bedside tablet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The vessel targets operations close to shore where traditional warships face higher risks from drones, missiles, mines, and fast attack craft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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If the position has reopened or enough time has passed, reaching back out to these candidates is one of the fastest ways to generate a qualified hiring pipeline.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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As his health faded in the last year of his life, Neruda rushed to finish his story, which gives the last chapters of his book a galloping, fragmented quality.—
Tunku Varadarajan,
WSJ,
25 June 2021
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Designed by renowned architect Dominique Perrault, its four stories tilting forward are said to evoke a galloping horse.—
Rob Hodgetts at Longchamp,
CNN,
15 Oct. 2019
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“Whirlwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whirlwind. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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