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
Municipal, provincial and federal leaders frantically convened meetings and released statements.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
Blade grinders function more like blenders, frantically whirring in circles, mangling the beans, and tossing them all over the grinding chamber.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2026
Earlier in the morning, police said, the mother of one of the suspects frantically called authorities to say her son had left a suicide note and that guns were missing.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Rue frantically offered to help get Alamo's money back, calling Faye (Chloe Cherry) up on the phone and devising a plan to get a safe key from Wayne (Toby Wallace).
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
Blade grinders function more like blenders, frantically whirring in circles, mangling the beans, and tossing them all over the grinding chamber.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2026
Earlier in the morning, police said, the mother of one of the suspects frantically called authorities to say her son had left a suicide note and that guns were missing.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Rue frantically offered to help get Alamo's money back, calling Faye (Chloe Cherry) up on the phone and devising a plan to get a safe key from Wayne (Toby Wallace).
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frantically
Adverb
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Fans cheered wildly as Kelce showed off his team cap and wine-and-gold shirt.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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Both runners advanced when Woo threw wildly to first base.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
Adverb
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But Uri spots talent, and soon Niki will desperately need the money when Harry lands in the hospital.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Some vehicles try desperately to look adventurous.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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The Edge Spa, perched on the side of a precipice overlooking Alexander Creek, showcases ingredients grown or wild-harvested on site.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Dec. 2025
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Most of the region's black walnuts are currently wild-foraged and sold by the pound at local hulling centers.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2026
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2026
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“Frantically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frantically. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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