as in wildly
in a confused and reckless manner
the veterinarian ran frantically from room to room looking for the escaped hamster
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Recent Examples of frantically
The one who is frantically looking for a reason why.
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Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Mount Baldy made headlines in 2013 when a 6-year-old boy was suddenly swallowed by the dune, prompting rescues to frantically dig him out.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
The Volkswagen’s passenger would be identified as Miriam Patricia Avila, 37, a woman whose family had been frantically trying to reach her.
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Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Franco, a 23-year-old from Laredo, frantically swung the sledgehammer through heavy smoke.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for frantically
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Mount Baldy made headlines in 2013 when a 6-year-old boy was suddenly swallowed by the dune, prompting rescues to frantically dig him out.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
The Volkswagen’s passenger would be identified as Miriam Patricia Avila, 37, a woman whose family had been frantically trying to reach her.
—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Franco, a 23-year-old from Laredo, frantically swung the sledgehammer through heavy smoke.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for frantically
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frantically
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In a wildly entertaining match from start-to-finish, Norway did just enough to sneak into the round of 16 for a date with Brazil in New York/New Jersey.
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The challenges all take place outside of the studio and are wildly imaginative and surprisingly low-fi.
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Designated for assignment by the Phillies, Wilson was claimed by the Cubs, who desperately needed bullpen depth.
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New York desperately needs housing and Aqueduct must be a major part of the answer.
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Two more runs scored in the fourth inning when Ohtani, Pages and Freeman strung together three consecutive two-out singles and Keller wild-pitched a run home.
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First, like cucumbers, squash is a wild-growing vegetable that competes for garden space, according to Dilmore.
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
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Back in their dorm room after the beating, Valentine watched as Okeadu began to tremble uncontrollably.
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“Frantically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frantically. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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