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
Once Winslow passes away, Roger frantically looks around through dust and explosions, and spies the boy passed out with his drum.
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Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
In South Korea, where two of the biggest RAM manufacturers are based, Silicon Valley executives are reportedly booking hotels in the country’s tech districts, frantically hoping to secure inventory.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
In the video, the dachshund is shown completely wrapped inside the sleeve of a dressing gown, his long and short body tightly cocooned as his owner frantically but gently rolls the fabric to release him.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The mid-majors have responded by frantically pumping money into their revenue-sharing and NIL budgets.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
In South Korea, where two of the biggest RAM manufacturers are based, Silicon Valley executives are reportedly booking hotels in the country’s tech districts, frantically hoping to secure inventory.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
In the video, the dachshund is shown completely wrapped inside the sleeve of a dressing gown, his long and short body tightly cocooned as his owner frantically but gently rolls the fabric to release him.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The mid-majors have responded by frantically pumping money into their revenue-sharing and NIL budgets.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frantically
Adverb
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Jacas is wildly regarded as a second-round prospect.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Johnston threw wildly to Feltner, running to cover the bag.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Maxey and George have had to carry almost all of Philadelphia’s offensive responsibility, and the 76ers desperately need Embiid’s ability to create offense and gravity in half-court situations.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The team desperately needed more depth on the edge.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 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 happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Frantically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frantically. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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