as in quickly
with great speed
summer vacation has gone by way too rapidly
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Recent Examples of rapidly
The rare neurological disease progresses rapidly.
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Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
Lithium-ion systems offer higher energy density but continue to face scrutiny over overheating and thermal runaway incidents, especially as AI data centers scale rapidly and demand larger backup power systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Even sparks or embers carried by the wind can ignite nearby leaves or grass, triggering a fire that spreads rapidly.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Then, once activated, the brain rapidly coordinates a full-body response.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Researchers believe huge quantities of groundwater likely burst onto the surface in a series of catastrophic floods that surged downhill and rapidly carved the waterworn valleys visible today.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 15 May 2026
The midterm elections are rapidly approaching, along with a recess for Congress, so if a bill is going to make it onto the Senate floor, the time is now.
—Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
In January, researchers announced that 19 of those asteroids were spinning especially rapidly.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 May 2026
As the president’s agenda began to rapidly roll out, lawmakers responded to his actions often in real time, while also taking proactive steps in areas like elections or healthcare.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
Lithium-ion systems offer higher energy density but continue to face scrutiny over overheating and thermal runaway incidents, especially as AI data centers scale rapidly and demand larger backup power systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Even sparks or embers carried by the wind can ignite nearby leaves or grass, triggering a fire that spreads rapidly.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Then, once activated, the brain rapidly coordinates a full-body response.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Researchers believe huge quantities of groundwater likely burst onto the surface in a series of catastrophic floods that surged downhill and rapidly carved the waterworn valleys visible today.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 15 May 2026
The midterm elections are rapidly approaching, along with a recess for Congress, so if a bill is going to make it onto the Senate floor, the time is now.
—Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
In January, researchers announced that 19 of those asteroids were spinning especially rapidly.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 May 2026
As the president’s agenda began to rapidly roll out, lawmakers responded to his actions often in real time, while also taking proactive steps in areas like elections or healthcare.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapidly
Adverb
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Trinidad and Tobago disputes the spill’s size and severity, saying only 10 barrels spilled on May 1 and were quickly contained.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Between the Oklahoma State orange, the flat brim, the motocross background and the way fans gravitated toward him, Fowler quickly became one of the most recognizable and most popular players on the PGA Tour.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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In another foul play, the governor’s office swiftly, successfully moved to remove one of the judges, Lee Marsh, who had ruled against the 2022 gerrymander.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Wind that moves the shadows of clouds slowly or swiftly across mountain ranges, shadows that ask nothing of you except to notice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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Electric vehicles have been widely adopted in China, thanks in part to years of now-defunct government subsidies and a fast-growing network of charging stations.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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The window for building a defensible software business around that kind of interface is closing faster than most people inside those businesses want to believe.—
Zach Lloyd,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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After multiple rounds of testing, this Nomadix blanket earned the T+L title of Best Overall Beach Blanket, largely due to its sandproof, waterproof fabric that’s smooth, quick-drying, and lightweight.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Be aware that bananas can cause nearby fruits to ripen quicker, so place them accordingly.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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Plus, Towns’s contract would soon be for fifty-three million dollars per year.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Gas and oil prices are marginally down amid expectations Iran will respond to Trump’s framework soon.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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“Rapidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapidly. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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