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adverb

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hell-for-leather
Adjective
  • Wallen was originally booked on three felony counts of reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor for disorderly conduct.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The country star was charged with three counts of reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • The conflict has quickly escalated.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Typically, lawmakers resolve government shutdowns quickly.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • After a daring double steal, New York had the bases loaded with one out and Brandon Nimmo at the plate against Ferrer.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The result is the year’s most daring TV performance, rooted in a painful, just barely recognizable humanity.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • However, research shows that deep breathing can help people fall asleep faster by calming the nervous system and slowing their heart rate.
    Carley Millhone, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Soon enough, the hazardous conditions overwhelm the area and Kevin has to get creative with maps and his driving skills, plus embrace a daredevil spirit, for even a chance of making it out alive with his young charges.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Salazar gets some cool scenes that show the character’s prowess as a daredevil driver, a kickass fighter and an ace shooter.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Fueled by technology, our language adapts to new slang trends more rapidly than ever.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The news comes roughly three months after KPop Demon Hunters premiered on Netflix, rapidly becoming a pop culture phenomenon.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Stock up Easton Cowan Amongst the entire Leafs team, Cowan’s stock has risen quicker than any other player from the start of training camp.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Police said a quick-thinking witness closed and locked the door of the synagogue and called the police, preventing the attacker from entering and killing a larger number of people.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The small leaf pieces will integrate into the turf and break down swiftly.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
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