as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
after a whirlwind romance of only a few weeks, the couple decided to get married
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Recent Examples of whirlwind
The Devils gave Jack a day off from practice ahead of their appearance with Knight on Fallon's show, which is expected to be the final stop on the brothers' whirlwind media tour since returning to North America.
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ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Grey's Anatomy has weathered nearly two decade's worth of medical emergencies and whirlwind romances, but not without a few casualties along the way.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
The final crush of the trade deadline typically takes on a whirlwind pace.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Patriots fans making the trip to Denver for the AFC Championship are putting the finishing touches on their whirlwind preparations, after securing tickets, booking rooms and reservations, and bundling up.
—Juli McDonald, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for whirlwind
ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Grey's Anatomy has weathered nearly two decade's worth of medical emergencies and whirlwind romances, but not without a few casualties along the way.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
The final crush of the trade deadline typically takes on a whirlwind pace.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Patriots fans making the trip to Denver for the AFC Championship are putting the finishing touches on their whirlwind preparations, after securing tickets, booking rooms and reservations, and bundling up.
—Juli McDonald, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for whirlwind
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whirlwind
Adjective
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Your breathing should be deep and rapid.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If nothing else, the pace will be brisk.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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In 40 minutes against Gotham FC on a sunny but brisk Saturday afternoon at CPKC Stadium, Chawinga — the two-time reigning MVP of the National Women’s Soccer League — saw just 10 touches.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Snow fell on and off during the day in Clear Creek County's higher elevations, but at the time of the crash a quick burst of heavy accumulation and strong winds led to dangerously slick road conditions.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This desktop app provides a faster way to access Lens than opening your browser, and Google's marketing materials show the tool proving useful for someone identifying a piece of classic artwork in a PDF.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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Atmos says the rise reflects better detection and faster repairs, not worsening conditions.—
Lexi Salazar,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As his health faded in the last year of his life, Neruda rushed to finish his story, which gives the last chapters of his book a galloping, fragmented quality.—
Tunku Varadarajan,
WSJ,
25 June 2021
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Designed by renowned architect Dominique Perrault, its four stories tilting forward are said to evoke a galloping horse.—
Rob Hodgetts at Longchamp,
CNN,
15 Oct. 2019
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“Whirlwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whirlwind. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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