frenziedly

adverb

as in frantically
in a confused and reckless manner the frenziedly scattering protestors were fleeing the tear gas

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  1. frantically
  2. wildly
Adverb
  • Meanwhile, Trumpworld searched frantically for scapegoats to deflect blame that the electoral bloodbath was a rebuke of the president and his agenda.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Recordings of the last seconds of the flight reveal the co-pilot told air traffic controllers that the captain was frantically trying to regain control of the plane as ice built up on key pieces of equipment.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of frantically
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  • In the wildly unpredictable NFL, the Chargers have emerged as a rare sure bet.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Nvidia, Lam Research and others tied to the AI boom swung wildly this week on worries that Democratic victories in statehouses across the country could mean a slowdown in further construction, particularly in Texas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of wildly
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“Frenziedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frenziedly. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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