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Recent Examples of rapid-fire His family just learned his diagnosis in April, thanks to a network of eagle-eyed moms — including Rae’s — and a rapid-fire series of connections. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025 The Seahawks’ pursuit of Darnold snuck up on many NFL observers and proceeded in rapid-fire fashion. Michael Silver, New York Times, 19 June 2025 Read: The Tesla revolt To longtime Tesla chroniclers such as myself, the chaotic, rapid-fire cuts that defined Musk’s tenure at DOGE felt familiar from the very beginning. Patrick George, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025 Burst mode, which takes a series of rapid-fire shots, is also essential. Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rapid-fire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapid-fire
Adjective
  • But without affordable renewables (or rapid breakthroughs in nuclear fusion) the electricity to feed all those AI data centers may not arrive in time.
    Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • The parasite's rapid spread through Mexico triggered the May suspension after the USDA's February attempt to resume imports with enhanced inspection protocols proved insufficient.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • The finish is brisk with balanced acidity and a soft texture.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Examples of beneficial exercise include brisk walking, running, or cycling.
    Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • Each report will include information on small-, medium-, and heavy-lift rockets, as well as a quick look ahead at the next three launches on the calendar.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 June 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, President Donald Trump's new aim at Federal Reserve Chairman Powell may also accelerate bets for faster rate cuts.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 June 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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 9 Jul. 2025.

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