as in quickly
with great speed
summer vacation has gone by way too rapidly
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Recent Examples of rapidly
Much of our funding has come from Dallas, a rapidly growing financial ecosystem with a deep pool of private capital and a growing appetite for technology investments.
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Hebron Sher, Fortune, 29 May 2026
By rapidly deploying cost-effective interim housing, demanding County follow-through on social services, enforcing laws that keep streets and sidewalks clear, and ensuring transparency in homelessness spending, San José can restore public trust and make real progress.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Two local governments in California have voted to declare a local emergency over the invasive golden mussels that are rapidly multiplying and clogging water pipes.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 29 May 2026
In India, a heat wave has pushed electricity consumption to all-time highs, triggering blackouts, while consumers there also reel from rapidly rising fuel costs resulting from the Iran war.
—semafor.com, 29 May 2026
Both variants cause very similar symptoms, even though the virus is known to mutate rapidly, Yancey said.
—NBC news, 29 May 2026
That can be especially valuable during hurricane season, when storms can rapidly intensify in a short amount of time.
—Katie Garch, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
The school is well known for its strong academic programs, athletics, and active student community in a rapidly growing suburban area.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
As the world struggles to contain the rapidly growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ituri Province, a vital network of research centers has been unable to help on the ground.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Hebron Sher, Fortune, 29 May 2026
By rapidly deploying cost-effective interim housing, demanding County follow-through on social services, enforcing laws that keep streets and sidewalks clear, and ensuring transparency in homelessness spending, San José can restore public trust and make real progress.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Two local governments in California have voted to declare a local emergency over the invasive golden mussels that are rapidly multiplying and clogging water pipes.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 29 May 2026
In India, a heat wave has pushed electricity consumption to all-time highs, triggering blackouts, while consumers there also reel from rapidly rising fuel costs resulting from the Iran war.
—semafor.com, 29 May 2026
Both variants cause very similar symptoms, even though the virus is known to mutate rapidly, Yancey said.
—NBC news, 29 May 2026
That can be especially valuable during hurricane season, when storms can rapidly intensify in a short amount of time.
—Katie Garch, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
The school is well known for its strong academic programs, athletics, and active student community in a rapidly growing suburban area.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
As the world struggles to contain the rapidly growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ituri Province, a vital network of research centers has been unable to help on the ground.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapidly
Adverb
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The party at Chandler Stadium quickly turned sour, the fun times suppressed by the possibility of a special Georgia Tech season ending in the NCAA regionals again.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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The Spurs came out of the gates hot, quickly taking a 14-point lead, leaving the raucous Continental Coliseum crowd stunned.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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The Nationals responded swiftly.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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In her first four months on the job, the new CEO of New York Public Radio has swiftly eliminated many of its seniormost figures, surprising the organization’s staff and unsettling some of its remaining leaders.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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The Eastern Pacific and Caribbean remain major corridors for narcotics trafficking, with cartels frequently using small, fast-moving vessels to transport drugs toward the United States and Central America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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New York leads, 12-7, after a pair of early 3-pointers and by playing fast to try to get ahead of the defense of Victor Wembanyama.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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The moisture-wicking, quick-drying material means these capris can pull triple duty.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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Casual and sporty, these sandals have quick-drying webbing and are constructed from recycled materials.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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With his dad at Blue Bell Park after taking a red-eye flight from Los Angeles, Andrew delivered a 421-foot blast that his dad and the USC Trojans won’t soon forget.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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However, that euphoria soon faded.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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“Rapidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapidly. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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