METEORICALLY Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

meteorically

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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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Artificial intelligence has catapulted the chief information security officer out of the server room and into the boardroom, forcing leaders to address a rapidly changing threat landscape while navigating shifting budgets and business needs.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
However, around 2022, Flock rapidly emerged as a dominant player in the local market, advertising systems as smaller, single purchases that could connect into a nationwide network of other cameras — similar to the business model of Ring cameras.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of rapidly

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Both players were able to end points quickly, and Sabalenka also showed off some impressive speed in tracking down drop shots.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Consumers across many Asian markets are willing to experiment with new flavors and restaurant concepts, creating opportunities for brands to generate awareness and trial quickly, Tan said.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of quickly

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The Justice Department last spring subpoenaed witnesses before a Washington grand jury as part of an investigation into Brennan but swiftly withdrew the subpoenas in favor of voluntary interviews.

— Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Once the race restarted, Gasly tumbled down the order while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen rose to fight Russell for first, with the pair swiftly joined by Antonelli.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of swiftly

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The mission of a traditional ER is to speedily identify the central problem and either fix it or admit the patient to the hospital for ongoing care.

— Paula Span, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
But the Speedwell proved unseaworthy, handling neither speedily nor well.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of speedily

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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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