as in quickly
with great speed
summer vacation has gone by way too rapidly
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Recent Examples of rapidly
Water levels of small streams may also rise rapidly.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
Last month, rapidly-growing 7 Brew Coffee opened its 500th location, adding a stand in New Jersey.
—John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
New data science tools are rapidly improving the speed and accuracy of detecting slight changes.
—Matthew W. Kreuter, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The new record underscores Hongqi’s rapidly advancing engineering prowess and its commitment to developing sustainable, long-range hybrid mobility for the global market.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Even as this risk rises rapidly, there are still plans for launching mega constellations of tiny satellites akin to those that are already orbiting as part of SpaceX’s Starlink system, along with a newly emerging push for orbital data centers such as Nvidia’s Starcloud.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
The move comes on the heels of the rapidly expanding program receiving $270 million in the state budget — setting it up to potentially help tens of thousands more infants in the next few years — and further grows Rx Kids to several communities of high need in Michigan's most populous county.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Spain, along with many European countries, is contending with a rapidly aging population and birth rates well below the level needed to sustain its workforce and economy.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The story of Dondrea Tillman’s career is rapidly becoming the story of his 2025 season.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
Last month, rapidly-growing 7 Brew Coffee opened its 500th location, adding a stand in New Jersey.
—John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
New data science tools are rapidly improving the speed and accuracy of detecting slight changes.
—Matthew W. Kreuter, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The new record underscores Hongqi’s rapidly advancing engineering prowess and its commitment to developing sustainable, long-range hybrid mobility for the global market.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Even as this risk rises rapidly, there are still plans for launching mega constellations of tiny satellites akin to those that are already orbiting as part of SpaceX’s Starlink system, along with a newly emerging push for orbital data centers such as Nvidia’s Starcloud.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
The move comes on the heels of the rapidly expanding program receiving $270 million in the state budget — setting it up to potentially help tens of thousands more infants in the next few years — and further grows Rx Kids to several communities of high need in Michigan's most populous county.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Spain, along with many European countries, is contending with a rapidly aging population and birth rates well below the level needed to sustain its workforce and economy.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The story of Dondrea Tillman’s career is rapidly becoming the story of his 2025 season.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapidly
Adverb
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Rice quickly replaced Parolin with Fielder and sophomore forward Dylan Andrews with sophomore forward Pearson Carmichael.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The video, narrated with dry sarcasm and visible exhaustion, quickly went viral.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But Trump’s description of the Mexican trafficking world – one dominated by a few cartels that can be swiftly defeated – is at odds with how the crime organizations actually operate, experts say.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pine works swiftly to gather information on Roper's deal and even forms an alliance with his boss's girlfriend Jed (Elizabeth Debicki) who is plotting her own escape.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Act fast to shop Amazon’s current hottest deals because prices aren’t guaranteed to last through the month.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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It’s wrapped in coral velvet — a soft and highly absorbent fabric that dries fast, according to shoppers.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Some call it timeless, but others worry that in the world of quick-circuiting online trends, color drenching might be a regrettable move.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Spanx elevates its plain T-shirt by making it out of a buttery-soft, stretchable fabric that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The Senate rejected a three-year extension last month, but serious bipartisan talks are underway in hopes of finding a compromise soon, reportedly early next week.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to a Mercury News report from the time, the neighbor called for help, and was soon joined by another resident who described the apartment as having been ransacked.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Rapidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapidly. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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