as in quick
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
the rapid descent of the roller coaster made me feel very queasy
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as in velocity
a high rate of movement or performance
the rapidness of the response to a call for assistance is critical in saving the victim of a heart attack
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Recent Examples of rapid
Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
The first South Carolina restaurant opened in July 2024 in Boiling Springs, kicking off a rapid expansion plan.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
Well, the sturdy insect's resilience and rapid adaptations can help scientists design more accurate epidemiological models to better predict disease outbreaks as urban populations continue to grow, as well as develop ways to tackle infestations that evade existing and potential resistance.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
In China, too, rapid economic growth and upward mobility have meant people today value individualism and autonomy more than previous generations, according to a 2018 study – reflected in the steady rise of parents choosing unique characters in their babies’ names.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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The consequences of warming will probably vary widely across the world, the report found: rapid thawing of Arctic sea ice, drier seasons in the Amazon, excess rain in places such as Alaska, northern Europe and the Sahel in north-central Africa.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
The first South Carolina restaurant opened in July 2024 in Boiling Springs, kicking off a rapid expansion plan.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
Well, the sturdy insect's resilience and rapid adaptations can help scientists design more accurate epidemiological models to better predict disease outbreaks as urban populations continue to grow, as well as develop ways to tackle infestations that evade existing and potential resistance.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
In China, too, rapid economic growth and upward mobility have meant people today value individualism and autonomy more than previous generations, according to a 2018 study – reflected in the steady rise of parents choosing unique characters in their babies’ names.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapid
Adjective
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Shooting victim Sarah Milgrim remembered as 'a light' who fought antisemitism Israeli Embassy shooting: See the scene Real quick All American Rejects singer explains what's up with viral pop-up shows.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This streamlines workflows, automates tasks and leads to quicker decisions.—
Stephen Litjens,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Get serious about pipeline velocity, win rates and quota attainment.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Related – his fastball velocity is down to an average of 92.4 mph this season, a full 2 mph lost since 2023.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The barn jacket makes for a stylish layering piece, which is perfect to bring along for cool nights around the bonfire or brisk boat rides.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Mike Dunleavy Reveals Big Offseason Roster Goal Now, after a brisk five-game defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves (mostly without their best player, Stephen Curry, who went down in Game 1 with a hamstring strain), the Warriors face an uncertain offseason.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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The entire bag can unzip to become a quilt if that’s more your speed.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
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His speed should flourish in Florida’s up-tempo system and take some of the pressure off Princeton transfer Xaivian Lee to try to be Walter Clayton.—
The Athletic College Basketball,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Parents appreciate the leakproof design and BPA-free materials and babies will appreciate the fast nipple flow.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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That's much faster than most tablets, many of which require two or more hours to recharge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Attitudes have fluctuated from negative to positive, and then from positive to negative with exhausting rapidity.—
Andrey Kurkov,
Time,
15 May 2025
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This is a very much different thing than COVID in terms of rap -- rapidity and speed and other things.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This surge reflects growing investor confidence in NuScale’s distinctive position within the nuclear energy industry, propelled by rising electricity demand amid the AI boom and the swift progression of global electrification.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Suspect Elias Rodriguez, of Chicago, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in a swift reaction to the apparent antisemitic attack.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Communities with higher vaccination rates have fewer opportunities to spread the virus.—
Libby Richards,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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In simple terms, Gueye is a prominent presence off the ball, performing a large volume of actions, and doing so with a high success rate.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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“Rapid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapid. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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