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
When trade negotiations began during a whirlwind week of free agency, Jackson was offered the opportunity to provide a list of preferred landing spots — and a voice in a final deal.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Hayes is twenty years old, on a whirlwind world tour, and creating the band’s second album, but pursues Soléne for a simple lunch that quickly turns into a love affair.
—Haruka Iwasaki, Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Iranian filmmakers have had whirlwind awards seasons before.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Evans’ whirlwind legal problems all stem from the same fateful day.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Hayes is twenty years old, on a whirlwind world tour, and creating the band’s second album, but pursues Soléne for a simple lunch that quickly turns into a love affair.
—Haruka Iwasaki, Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Iranian filmmakers have had whirlwind awards seasons before.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Evans’ whirlwind legal problems all stem from the same fateful day.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whirlwind
Adjective
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For instance, researchers found that rapid urbanization and electrification across Asia drove brightening in cities from China to India to Sub-Saharan Africa.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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If your cardiorespiratory fitness could use a boost, Gavino said a wide range of physical activities can help, including aerobic activities like brisk walking, cycling, swimming, and interval training.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
13 May 2026
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Even a 10-minute brisk walk or a 30-minute gardening session can have benefits.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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When the puck finally dropped on the fifth and deciding game of the semifinal series, Minnesota came out flying with yet another quick start, pinning Montreal into its own zone for most of the opening 10 minutes.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Both audiences and platforms are quick to reject content that feels like advertising.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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The house is a few minutes drive to Gulf Beach, on a bus line, within walking distance of a supermarket, Starbuck’s, and fast food.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Wendy’s — Shares rallied more than 23% after The Financial Times reported , citing people familiar with the matter, that Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management was looking to raise funds for a bid to take the fast food chain private.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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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 May. 2026.
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