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
A lot has changed in the space, as Flex has gone from rapid-fire consumer electronics assembly to longer-cycle, more strategic work for its customers.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Communication differences, sensory sensitivities and difficulty processing rapid-fire commands can all affect how a person responds to police.
—Jim Cook, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
The trio, with its rapid-fire triplet flow, became known as one of the most popular hip-hop groups of all time.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Three goals in the 20th, 23rd and 28th minutes came in rapid-fire, as Son assisted each time while Bouanga tied for the third-fastest hat-trick in MLS history.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Communication differences, sensory sensitivities and difficulty processing rapid-fire commands can all affect how a person responds to police.
—Jim Cook, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
The trio, with its rapid-fire triplet flow, became known as one of the most popular hip-hop groups of all time.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Three goals in the 20th, 23rd and 28th minutes came in rapid-fire, as Son assisted each time while Bouanga tied for the third-fastest hat-trick in MLS history.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapid-fire
Adjective
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Private credit's rapid rise has been key to global dealmaking for more than a decade.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Our survey of Americans ages 18-29 allows for a closer look at the sentiments of young adults at a moment of rapid technological advancement and geopolitical change.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At the same time as Panama’s government is earning more money from the newly brisk business in the canal, its shipping industry is being confronted by the geopolitical struggle in the same way as those of other countries.—
Alma Solis,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The show, said to have been pared down to a brisk hour or so of celebrity walk-ons and sizzle-reel clips, will be held at Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, which has served as TNT’s upfront stage since 2014.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Moon’s square to Mars can bring quick irritation or pressure to act too fast, especially in conversations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The 35-year-old striker has not normally started two games in quick succession this season.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on fast food frenzy and aviation advantages.—
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FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot, 200-pound wideout who is exceptionally fast has been a popular prediction for the Panthers in the first round.—
Alex Zietlow
April 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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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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Designed by renowned architect Dominique Perrault, its four stories tilting forward are said to evoke a galloping horse.—
Rob Hodgetts at Longchamp,
CNN,
15 Oct. 2019
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“Rapid-fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapid-fire. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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