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as in rapid
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as in volatile
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Recent Examples of meteoric
Remember the meteoric rise of YouTube and early internet personas like Soulja Boy and Ray William Johnson, who pioneered internet stardom?
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Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025
Bergoglio briefly relocated to Germany to complete his doctoral thesis in theology, and then returned home before a meteoric rise.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
Wood has a history of making ambitious Tesla price predictions, some of which have faced skepticism; however, her optimism has generally aligned with the company's meteoric rise.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
Shein enjoyed a meteoric rise to popularity after becoming available in the U.S. in 2017, thanks to its ultra-cheap prices and relatively fast shipping, often free shipping.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
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Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025
Bergoglio briefly relocated to Germany to complete his doctoral thesis in theology, and then returned home before a meteoric rise.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
Wood has a history of making ambitious Tesla price predictions, some of which have faced skepticism; however, her optimism has generally aligned with the company's meteoric rise.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
Shein enjoyed a meteoric rise to popularity after becoming available in the U.S. in 2017, thanks to its ultra-cheap prices and relatively fast shipping, often free shipping.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meteoric
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Unfortunately, the Carolina parakeet’s story is one of rapid decline and eventual extinction, driven by human activities.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The rapid heat change also disrupted the levels of nutrients like sulfur and iron within the oceans.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Over the past four years, SOFI's annual returns have been considerably more volatile than the S&P 500, with returns of 27% in 2021, -71% in 2022, 116% in 2023, and 55% in 2024.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Income tax is more volatile and susceptible to the ups and downs within the economy, Greller said.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2025
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This is all part of their mission to make digital mindfulness and wellness accessible to as many people as possible through dynamic content and interactive experiences.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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How will 8 new coaches fare? WNBA to broadcast 4 preseason games nationally for first time as league dynamic changes What to watch in sports this week: Playoffs, Champions League semis and 151st Kentucky Derby James Boyd is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Indianapolis Colts.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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According to the pharmaceutical company, the campaign encourages people to proactively discuss their acute pain management plan with their doctor and support system.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Museums are imperiled by acute financial, social, and ideological challenges.—
Eric Crosby,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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The truth is no one should be surprised by the swift start.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Trump's March executive order overhauling how U.S. elections are run prompted swift lawsuits from the League of United Latin American Citizens, the League of Women Voters Education Fund, the Democratic National Committee and others, who called it unconstitutional.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Apr. 2025
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Their whirlwind political alliance, however, quickly frayed and deteriorated into a bitter feud in an Asian democracy that has long been hamstrung by clashing political clans.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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The new pictures come after Brittany and Patrick returned back home to the U.S. from their whirlwind European trip to several countries including Spain, Portugal, Italy, England, Switzerland and the Netherlands.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
Peoplemag,
11 July 2024
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And because Berube swapped him out for the speedier Bobby McMann in the third period — a defensive-minded change tied to the Tavares line’s matchup against the Sens’ top unit — Pacioretty ended up on the ice with Max Domi and Pontus Holmberg.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The star went on to reveal that the septet’s reunion will be speedy once the final five members finish their enlistments.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
28 Apr. 2025
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Shocked to see a soaking-wet Martha at her door, Serena eagerly digests June’s hasty cover story: Lovelorn and pathetic, June has risked her life to beg Nick to run away to Canada with their daughter.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2025
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Leaders who react without thinking can end up causing a lot of stress and making hasty decisions, which can lead to more problems later on.—
Vipin Thomas,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Meteoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meteoric. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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