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as in frantically
in a confused and reckless manner
dashed madly around the house during last-minute preparations for the party
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as in enthusiastically
in an enthusiastic manner
the young singer has been so madly praised by the critics you'd think she had invented singing itself
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Recent Examples of madly
Democrats don’t want to rush madly to sign the petitions, which might create appearances that the effort was being led solely by Democrats rather than the bipartisan coalitions that have championed the discharge campaigns.
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Mike Lillis, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2025
During a folklore festival in Estonia, Mahesh, an Indian dancer, and Liis, a local journalist, fall madly in love.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2025
This week’s episode tells the story of one of Shane’s hockey peers, Scott Hunter, who starts flirting with hot smoothie-shop employee Kip and falls swiftly and madly in love.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
That the color evokes looking up to the clouds on a clear day should feel like a return to form as the world spins madly on.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
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Mike Lillis, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2025
During a folklore festival in Estonia, Mahesh, an Indian dancer, and Liis, a local journalist, fall madly in love.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2025
This week’s episode tells the story of one of Shane’s hockey peers, Scott Hunter, who starts flirting with hot smoothie-shop employee Kip and falls swiftly and madly in love.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
That the color evokes looking up to the clouds on a clear day should feel like a return to form as the world spins madly on.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
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Footage captures the chaotic initial response, with officers unsure if the shooter remained in the building and frantically searching for victims.—
Kimberlee Kruesi,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, as influential tech journalist Casey Newton noted, TikTok’s algorithm seemed to fail immediately after the handover, leaving its largely Gen Z fanbase frantically seeking an alternative to the addictive feed.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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One of Levi’s Stadium’s six screens was dedicated to Rivera Cosme, and the performer says those in her section cheered her on enthusiastically.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
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Selling this fare gives me the opportunity to make a little money and wax enthusiastically about native plants.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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The price for a Super Bowl ring varies, often wildly.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The cocktail menu is wildly creative too.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Cancer Cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow and multiply uncontrollably, forming tumors.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Madly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/madly. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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