as in quickly
with great speed
summer vacation has gone by way too rapidly
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Recent Examples of rapidly
Aside from March’s numbers, the labor market has remained stagnant, buoyed only by health care gains thanks, in part, to America’s rapidly aging population.
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
After re-entering the atmosphere, the spacecraft will fall rapidly until about 6,000 feet above the sea, when three parachutes will deploy to slow Orion’s descent to about 20 mph.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
These include people looking to lose weight rapidly ahead of special occasions such as weddings.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Elias Manolis had long managed his condition, but by age 13, his health began to rapidly decline as his kidney function dropped to just 17%.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Over the last decade, SDG&E’s profits have grown rapidly, reaching about $900 million annually.
—Craig D. Rose, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Self-Portrait may be newer on the scene, having been founded in 2013, but the cult-favorite label rapidly rose to fame.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
Evidence of the canals and the Inner Passage is rapidly disappearing along with the legacy of the people who built them.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
However, given that DARPA projects typically have defense and space applications in mind, these batteries will also need to be resilient in challenging environments, such as extreme temperatures and radiation exposure in space, where conventional electronics degrade rapidly.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Jake Angelo, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
After re-entering the atmosphere, the spacecraft will fall rapidly until about 6,000 feet above the sea, when three parachutes will deploy to slow Orion’s descent to about 20 mph.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
These include people looking to lose weight rapidly ahead of special occasions such as weddings.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Elias Manolis had long managed his condition, but by age 13, his health began to rapidly decline as his kidney function dropped to just 17%.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Over the last decade, SDG&E’s profits have grown rapidly, reaching about $900 million annually.
—Craig D. Rose, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Self-Portrait may be newer on the scene, having been founded in 2013, but the cult-favorite label rapidly rose to fame.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
Evidence of the canals and the Inner Passage is rapidly disappearing along with the legacy of the people who built them.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
However, given that DARPA projects typically have defense and space applications in mind, these batteries will also need to be resilient in challenging environments, such as extreme temperatures and radiation exposure in space, where conventional electronics degrade rapidly.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapidly
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Before Sunday’s game, Lakers coach JJ Redick shared that Reaves and Doncic are doing everything in their ability to return as quickly as possible.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Acquired before last year’s trade deadline from the Colorado Rockies, Bird was quickly demoted after struggling in his initial Yankee stint.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Full of hearty flavors and filling vegetables, this rustic, comforting dinner comes together swiftly thanks to your slow cooker.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Shor worked out a way for quantum computers to swiftly solve a couple of math problems that classical computers could complete only after many billions of years.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Streamline a process by clearing your inbox fast, or create a short prep ritual before workouts, then track how your energy holds up.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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His answers roll a little faster.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Keep feet cozy and warm with plush slippers, cozy pajama sets, quick dry towels, velvet hair bows and more.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Recent advances in textiles have brought many quick-drying outdoor rugs to market.—
Jessica Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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The counter in the market’s far right corner, dubbed Club 104, is reserved for emerging talents, changing every few weeks (sometimes sooner).—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cost concerns are expected to surface during midterms this fall, and an analysis by the nonprofit PowerLines found residents are not likely to get a break any time soon because new gas and electricity rate hike requests could affect more than 80 million Americans.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Rapidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapidly. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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