as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
the witness stayed unruffled all through the prosecutor's rapid-fire questioning
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Recent Examples of rapid-fire
Gray takes a rather more conventional approach here to the genre tropes in Lee Zachariah’s sturdy screenplay, but provides more than enough rapid-fire shootouts, impressive stunt choreography, shifting allegiances and moderately clever plot twists to keep things interesting.
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Joe Leydon, Variety, 13 June 2025
In rapid-fire monologues, the comedian discusses the many ways people and companies scam consumers.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
The Numbers is named for its consecutive game of rapids in rapid-fire, one right after the other.
—Morgan Tilton, Denver Post, 8 June 2025
With new songs and the same rapid-fire humor, this show is poised to take over the entire Tri-State area (and beyond).
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 8 June 2025
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Joe Leydon, Variety, 13 June 2025
In rapid-fire monologues, the comedian discusses the many ways people and companies scam consumers.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
The Numbers is named for its consecutive game of rapids in rapid-fire, one right after the other.
—Morgan Tilton, Denver Post, 8 June 2025
With new songs and the same rapid-fire humor, this show is poised to take over the entire Tri-State area (and beyond).
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapid-fire
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Last year, there were 34 incidents of rapid intensification -- when a storm gains at least 35 mph in 24 hours -- which is about twice the average and causes forecasting problems, according to the hurricane center.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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For years, he’s been broadening his Bay Area restaurant empire at a rapid clip.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
20 June 2025
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Luis Costa, global head of EM sovereign credit at Citigroup Global Markets, signaled the muted reaction could be, in part, attributed to hopes of a brisk resolution to the conflict.—
Ruxandra Iordache,Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
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Related article Prevent low back pain with this simple lifestyle change The findings showed that as the amount of daily walking increased, the risk of chronic low back pain decreased, and preliminary evidence revealed moderate or brisk walking was more protective than a slow pace, Pocovi said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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The app features guest mode sessions that disappear after use as well as a hidden exit button for quick redirection if an abuser walks into the room.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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From Piggly Wiggly to gas station, deli to sit-down-restaurant, most quick lunch establishments (and the Southerners that lovingly and critically frequent them) take the flavor, texture, and temperature of their chicken salads extremely seriously.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Sudden changes in zoning laws can shift the feel of your neighborhood fast, which might affect both charm and resale value.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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California’s budget is not limitless, and a good program should not be measured by how fast it’s depleted.—
Roger Niello,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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As his health faded in the last year of his life, Neruda rushed to finish his story, which gives the last chapters of his book a galloping, fragmented quality.—
Tunku Varadarajan,
WSJ,
25 June 2021
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The artist was in Times Square last week to offer his latest corrective, unveiling a massive bronze statue of a young African American man in urban streetwear sitting astride a galloping horse.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
7 Oct. 2019
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“Rapid-fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapid-fire. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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