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Recent Examples of meteorically
Grid interconnection applications have also risen meteorically.
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Diganta Sengupta, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Diganta Sengupta, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meteorically
Adverb
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Both warm water and sunlight can cause algae to rapidly multiply, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Now, an inquiry into why a B-52 Stratofortress crashed Monday shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Fore Base, killing eight, is renewing questions about the 70-year-old planes, their purpose in the rapidly modernizing military landscape and their future.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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That came one week after Cape Verde held Spain's superstars scoreless in a 0-0 draw in their opener in Atlanta behind a stellar performance from goalie Vozinha, who quickly became one of the biggest stories of the tournament.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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UConn fires back UConn swiftly fired back at the concerns raised by the advisory board when contacted by The Courant for comment.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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Whereas Gérard could speedily and precisely pick up packages for inspection before moving them along, the robots moved at a slower but methodical pace.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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Instead, they have been reduced to tools of conflict meant to speedily manage escalation, contain risk, limit spillover, and restore short-term stability—a version of kicking the can down the road.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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Obama briskly entered and immediately apologized for tardiness.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Early announces, briskly nodding.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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While development of the Starship launch vehicle continues apace, in 2026, SpaceX also supports 10 million+ Starlink customers.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
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In May, the Justice Department’s review of the deal proceeded apace, with depositions of some Paramount executives and a long meeting with David Ellison.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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That trip was referenced in the whistle-blower complaint that sparked the House’s swift-moving impeachment inquiry.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
Time,
17 Oct. 2019
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As of Monday, Golden Police Chief Bill Kilpatrick and Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Schrader are restricting water activities on Clear Creek because of swift-moving water and floating debris.—
Kirk Mitchell,
The Denver Post,
1 July 2019
Cite this Entry
“Meteorically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meteorically. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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