rapidly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapidly
Adverb
  • Rescue and relief teams swiftly mobilized to the site of the accident, where the bus sat mangled on a rocky slope near a stream.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The remarks, particularly about Puerto Rico, were swiftly condemned by Democrats, as well as by some Republicans.
    Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Adverb
  • Buy from Patagonia For the Yogi Hugger Mugger Yoga Wipes Nothing throws off a practice faster than a stinky mat.
    Abigail Wise, Outside Online, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Unfortunately, policy rarely moves faster than science.
    Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Adverb
  • Previous indications ahead of the Lattimore deal were that the Commanders believe their window for contention opened up much quicker than the brass initially thought.
    Vincent Frank, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Unlike butter, which can be difficult to spread under and over the skin due to residual moisture, mayonnaise glides on smoothly, making total coverage quicker and easier.
    Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Adverb
  • Lina Khan will soon be gone as chair of the Federal Trade Commission, and M&A dealmakers are salivating.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Wyler’s squint of discomfort with Penn’s manipulations soon softens into a look of impressed awe, her eyes no longer judgmental but adoring.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Rapidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapidly. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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