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as in volatile
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Recent Examples of meteoric
While OpenAI may have helped set off the current AI boom, Anthropic’s meteoric rise and Claude’s growing popularity have left the ChatGPT maker playing catch-up.
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ABC News, 3 June 2026
Their meteoric rise to the NBA Finals required more than one stroke of luck.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Following the release of Michael, the biopic that tells the story of Michael Jackson's meteoric rise to musical stardom, streams of the King of Pop's catalog jumped dramatically.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Micron’s rise has been meteoric.
—Mark Dee
may 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2026
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ABC News, 3 June 2026
Their meteoric rise to the NBA Finals required more than one stroke of luck.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Following the release of Michael, the biopic that tells the story of Michael Jackson's meteoric rise to musical stardom, streams of the King of Pop's catalog jumped dramatically.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Micron’s rise has been meteoric.
—Mark Dee
may 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meteoric
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Similar rapid advancements occurred with chemistry in the 19th century and physics in the 20th century, and the 21st century will go to biology and medicine.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Both oil prices and global equities have been volatile on news of negotiations.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Guarantees and warranties Warranties provide vital financial peace of mind when dealing with volatile seasonal pests summer heat brings out.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Digital assets are moving at hyper-lightning speed.—
Manny Khan,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Esports is one of the most dynamic cultural movements of our time.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Opposition to that measure has been particularly fierce in the technology and biotech sectors, whose representatives say tax breaks for research allow for the kind of expensive bets on innovation that have long driven California’s dynamic economy.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Brown completed his swift and extraordinary rise to the top on Saturday, leading the New York Knicks to a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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The athletes then were swift and skilled, but generally unmuscled, Wilt excepted.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Emilia had cancer — B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.—
Kate Bilo,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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As her life is starting, her mother suffers from an acute schizophrenic episode.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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In season 2, her mother, in a whirlwind new romance, war-dials her all day.—
Joyce Eng,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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The teaser for Episode 6 posted on the show's X account shows Boyd's reaction to Jade's plan after his whirlwind mushroom trip.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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At 1221 Broadway and part of the City Center mixed-use complex, the landmark tower was taken back through a speedy foreclosure process, documents filed on June 16 with the Alameda County Recorder’s Office show.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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States, counties, and cities must have an adequate number of disease intervention specialists for speedy case investigation, partner services, and linkage to care.—
Jeffrey D. Klausner,
STAT,
17 June 2026
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“Meteoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meteoric. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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