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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
The campaign will also have to alter its wildly effective communications style.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
However, projecting the future development of teenage hockey players is a wildly tricky exercise.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 29 June 2025
Iran’s relations with its two larger partners are wildly asymmetric.
—Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
If other funders aren’t able to cover the difference, an enormous number of children will pointlessly die because the US secretary of health and human services happens to be wildly wrong about how diseases work.
—Kelsey Piper, Vox, 27 June 2025
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
However, projecting the future development of teenage hockey players is a wildly tricky exercise.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 29 June 2025
Iran’s relations with its two larger partners are wildly asymmetric.
—Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
If other funders aren’t able to cover the difference, an enormous number of children will pointlessly die because the US secretary of health and human services happens to be wildly wrong about how diseases work.
—Kelsey Piper, Vox, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wildly
Adverb
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The crowd roared, frantically waving around their lightsticks — Bluetooth synchronized electric wands that cast the Friendly Confines in a neon green glow.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Terrified families are now frantically calling one another, desperately seeking news and praying their loved ones are alive—and that the regime won’t take out its fury on them.—
Siamak Namazi,
Time,
25 June 2025
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Floor-to-ceiling windows lead to a private terrace and outdoor daybed, which makes for an extremely relaxing place to enjoy a cup of tea after a spa treatment, read a book in the afternoon, or just take in the gorgeous setting after returning from a day out.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Squishy Pebbles The story of Williams’ new result started with progress on a different question about memory in computation: What problems can be solved with extremely limited space?—
Ben Brubaker,
Wired News,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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The tape is incredibly sticky and comes with easy-to-follow directions for styling different necklines and silhouettes.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
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This framing of the three races proved incredibly influential in fantasy fiction, with Tolkien’s work providing a solid foundation for many, many stories to come.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adverb
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He’s been a huge part of us being in contention and he’s pitched very, very well.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Editor’s tip: Guests who prefer to skirt the grips of Mexico City traffic can arrive at the property by landing at its very own rooftop helipad.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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Unfortunately, this new perspective on my correspondence is not terribly illuminating.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
9 July 2025
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But Metropolis in those days wasn’t terribly violent.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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The only unique password, as far as the U.S. is concerned, was the (not so) highly original password1.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The 2015 deal has become a dead letter, but its nominal expiration date of October 18 coincides with the Trump administration’s new opportunity to pull in its EU partners to create a solid Western position that would put more international pressure on Iran’s highly stressed leadership.—
John R. Bolton,
The Atlantic,
9 July 2025
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That’s proven to be a fruitful investment for the Yankees, who have primarily rotated Bellinger in the three outfield spots but use him intermittently at first base, too.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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The waves of the Caribbean are gentle enough for swimming but can offer enough action for newbie surfers, too.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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“Wildly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wildly. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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