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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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The mix of old and new aims to blend nostalgia with Miami’s new culinary identity, which has become far more dynamic since China Grill first opened on South Beach, Chodorow said.—
Connie Ogle
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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But this sedan is geared for comfort and never feels confident in spirited, dynamic situations.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
11 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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Vandenberg, a mom of two, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2009.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The state faces a severe shortage of mental health beds, as residents in 24 of the 58 counties do not have access to acute psychiatric hospital services, according to California Hospital Association.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
9 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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Friday night, at age 21, the speedy, versatile defender makes his World Cup debut as Team USA opens against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium (renamed Los Angeles Stadium per FIFA rules).—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Despite the detailed prop and set specs, the entire process was relatively speedy with development taking four-months, pre-production eight weeks and the shoot ten days spread over three weeks.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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“Meteoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meteoric. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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