METEORICALLY Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

meteorically

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as in rapidly

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Recent Examples of meteorically Grid interconnection applications have also risen meteorically. — Diganta Sengupta, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

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Beijing in recent years has rapidly expanded mandates for schools in ethnic minority regions to adopt primarily Chinese-language education, starting from kindergarten.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Accidents are common on climbing expeditions in northern Pakistan because of avalanches, falling ice and rock, high altitude and rapidly changing weather.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of rapidly

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Milošević, in her UFC debut, earned a $100,000 performance bonus for her dominant victory, quickly setting her sights on future fights in the 135-pound division.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
However, prison staff quickly intervened and separated both men, the outlet stated.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of quickly

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For more than 48 hours, Platner faced increasing pressure from fellow Democrats to withdraw speedily, facing an already-ticking clock.

— Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 8 July 2026
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

Definition of speedily

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On Saturday morning, which coincided with Vroman’s summer sale, three separate registers had briskly moving lines of 15-20 people or more around the store.

— Erik Pedersen, Daily News, 28 July 2026
Although this performance does dip into a reckoning with her more basic shadow self, Cohen brings Broad Strokes to its conclusion briskly and with minimal bathos.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 28 July 2026

Definition of briskly

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The jobs market steps into the spotlight this week, while second-quarter earnings season continues apace.

— Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
After a dismal two years of weakening demand, falling sales, and damage to its brand by Elon Musk’s political activities, Tesla’s road to recovery continues apace.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 22 July 2026

Definition of apace

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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
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

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