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as in frantically
in a confused and reckless manner
upon being dismissed, the students dashed wildly off in all directions
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as in extremely
to a great degree
trespassers make the recluse wildly angry
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Recent Examples of wildly
In many ways, that’s emblematic of how marijuana legalization has spun wildly out of the control of states, more than two dozen of which have now legalized recreational use.
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Lavanya Ramanathan, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Both candidates have cast this election as wildly important, and their opponent as a threat to America’s future — which has driven up anxiety among the electorate.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Van Cleef & Arpels, for instance, infuses its 118 years of jewelry expertise into wildly complicated automaton wristwatches and clocks behind intricate facades.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Fairytale in New York is a wildly entertaining, thrill ride of an action film and an emotionally resonant story about family.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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Lavanya Ramanathan, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Both candidates have cast this election as wildly important, and their opponent as a threat to America’s future — which has driven up anxiety among the electorate.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Van Cleef & Arpels, for instance, infuses its 118 years of jewelry expertise into wildly complicated automaton wristwatches and clocks behind intricate facades.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Fairytale in New York is a wildly entertaining, thrill ride of an action film and an emotionally resonant story about family.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wildly
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Eight other people were injured in the incident: six by gunshot wounds and another who was trampled as the crowd frantically fled from the shots.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jurors attentively studied the video that shows officers frantically trying to revive Neely.Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Incumbent Carmen Montano and Councilmember Hon Lien are locked in an extremely close mayoral race in Milpitas.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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At first, the girls are only in danger of being forced to listen to one man’s extremely pretentious opinions about religion, philosophy, culture, and yes, pop music, which is terrifying in itself.Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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All of it wild-caught.Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 14 Aug. 2020
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Our first stop is in a wild-looking stretch 200 yards south of the railroad tracks and State Street.Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2023
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Buck Bedding Areas Buck bedding areas are incredibly productive spots throughout the early season, pre-rut, and late season.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The lineup is an incredibly solid mix of Latin music styles, ranging from regional Mexican to various kinds of pop.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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That gives us very little clarity as to who the Best New Artist front-runner is.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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In California’s 49th congressional district, the latest returns from the secretary of state showed Levin holding onto only a very slight lead over Republican challenger Matt Gunderson.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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But there is something terribly wrong with a friend who brings an uninvited guest, especially one who openly criticizes the host and the food.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Post-wash, the texture is a little more relaxed and slightly wrinkled, though not terribly so.Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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And last month the board approved a contract for separate legal counsel from the county office — a move that is highly unusual for education offices, Fine said.Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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But though ruthlessly efficient at killing off some frog species, the fungus is highly vulnerable to heat: Temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius (about 85 degrees Fahrenheit) slow disease progression.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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Keith has turned Danni down too many times and can feel the tension from her.Emma Soren, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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Gift cards, too, are simply cash by another name, only restricted to specific stores.Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Wildly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wildly. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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