as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
the witness stayed unruffled all through the prosecutor's rapid-fire questioning
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Recent Examples of rapid-fire
The tragedy occurred when a lit bundle of mortar-style aerials tipped over and shot into crates of unlit fireworks, causing a rapid-fire series of blasts.
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Audrey McAvoy The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 1 Feb. 2025
The measure would also ban rapid-fire trigger activators and bump stocks, which increase the fire rate of weapons.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2025
That thickness in the air, where the rhythm work wraps you like a sleeping bag, served as an unexpected stage for Altura to showcase his rapid-fire fret work.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Role-playing impromptu scenarios and answering rapid-fire questions in a calm, confident manner can make real-life situations far less daunting.
—Chiara Alzati, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Audrey McAvoy The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 1 Feb. 2025
The measure would also ban rapid-fire trigger activators and bump stocks, which increase the fire rate of weapons.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2025
That thickness in the air, where the rhythm work wraps you like a sleeping bag, served as an unexpected stage for Altura to showcase his rapid-fire fret work.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Role-playing impromptu scenarios and answering rapid-fire questions in a calm, confident manner can make real-life situations far less daunting.
—Chiara Alzati, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapid-fire
Adjective
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Launching the food tours While in college, Saba witnessed Nashville's rapid growth.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
10 Feb. 2025
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After World War II, economic growth and GI benefits fueled another rapid building boom.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Bundle up, lace up your hiking shoes, and enjoy a brisk hike through Lyonia Preserve.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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So grab your favorite blanket, curl up and enjoy the brisk beauty of the outdoors.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Heim was quick to acknowledge the chaos, the unpredictability of Daytona races, and the pressure during the final laps, noting the challenges of maintaining control with worn tires while surrounded by other drivers pushing for top positions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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But Garcia warned that people can sometimes be too quick to reject potential partners based on superficial qualities if people don't live up to their fantasies.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Filing electronically with direct deposit is the fastest way to get a refund Consider IRS free resources to help eligible taxpayers file.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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With a better processor, great battery, and a lightweight build, this is a fast device that will give you many of the features users love in the Apple Watch, such as fitness and sleep trackers, heart rate monitoring, and crash detection.—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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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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The artist was in Times Square last week to offer his latest corrective, unveiling a massive bronze statue of a young African American man in urban streetwear sitting astride a galloping horse.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
7 Oct. 2019
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