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
Video footage shared by Brazilian outlet UOL seemingly shows passengers frantically collecting their belongings as water continues to fill their staterooms.
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
The family’s version of events, heard in a livestreamed Facebook video when family members frantically called 911 to ask for help, also differs from DHS’ statement.
—Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
At the bottom of the hill, Phillips' husband was frantically searching for someone who could help him.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Videos from inside Le Constellation verified by Reuters appeared to show wooden ceiling panels on fire as crowds frantically tried to escape.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
The family’s version of events, heard in a livestreamed Facebook video when family members frantically called 911 to ask for help, also differs from DHS’ statement.
—Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
At the bottom of the hill, Phillips' husband was frantically searching for someone who could help him.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Videos from inside Le Constellation verified by Reuters appeared to show wooden ceiling panels on fire as crowds frantically tried to escape.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frantically
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Song Sung Blue is very much a two-hander, exploring the real-life romantic and professional pairing of Mike and Claire Sardina (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson), entertainers who teamed up to form the wildly popular Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning and Thunder.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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Les Baux-de-Provence Built into a rocky outcropping that's part of the Alpilles mountain chain, Les Baux-de-Provence has a rugged and wildly impressive setting.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Melania is shown engaging in less frivolous activities, including meeting with an Israeli woman who was taken hostage by Hamas and is now desperately trying to get her husband freed.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Grammys are changing; the Grammys are desperately in need of still more change.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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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
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 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,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Frantically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frantically. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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