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as in frantically
in a confused and reckless manner
upon being dismissed, the students dashed wildly off in all directions
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as in extremely
to a great degree
trespassers make the recluse wildly angry
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Recent Examples of wildly
Now, Clark, one of the newest members of the Explorer’s Club, an annual class of 50 extraordinary people changing the world, shares the story of her Gullah Geechee roots with every guest on her wildly popular Casual Crabbing with Tia experiences.
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Kinsey Gidick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
But even a wildly successful World Cup month might be looked back on as a regretful case of what-ifs.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
But some are more so than others Even at a glance, the planets in our solar system are wildly diverse.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
His job is to be accommodating to the club’s wealthy clientele, embodied by William Fichtner’s Troy, a wildly rich music industry mogul (or something to that effect).
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
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Kinsey Gidick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
But even a wildly successful World Cup month might be looked back on as a regretful case of what-ifs.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
But some are more so than others Even at a glance, the planets in our solar system are wildly diverse.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
His job is to be accommodating to the club’s wealthy clientele, embodied by William Fichtner’s Troy, a wildly rich music industry mogul (or something to that effect).
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wildly
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Then seconds later the controller frantically called for the fire truck to stop.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the hours after Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was shot to death inside the bedroom of his mountaintop home, an inner circle of people suspected of being involved in the assassination plot in South Florida and in Port-au-Prince were frantically trying to steer events in their favor.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Only 11% of respondents were extremely comfortable using AI, whereas 25% were not comfortable at all using the technology.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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These mid-rise jeans are extremely soft, crafted from 98 percent cotton.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Edge Spa, perched on the side of a precipice overlooking Alexander Creek, showcases ingredients grown or wild-harvested on site.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Dec. 2025
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Most of the region's black walnuts are currently wild-foraged and sold by the pound at local hulling centers.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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Still, what makes this tour so incredibly memorable is that the political rhetoric — which was very much stamped with a seal of approval by the crowd in San Francisco — is accompanied by some of the most life-affirming and powerful rock ‘n’ roll ever created.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Although incredibly small, these structures can have powerful effects on the human body.—
Panteha Torabian,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
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Arthur would have looked very different had another actor played him, according to the filmmaker.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Over time, my relationship with my wife has become very difficult.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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All told, the destructive flooding killed at least 136 people along a several-mile stretch of the river, raising questions about how things went so terribly wrong.—
Jim Vertuno,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Things aren’t going terribly well as of late for the Prius.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
8 Apr. 2026
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The protests appear highly organized, suggesting the involvement of more powerful actors behind the scenes, said Julia Urrunaga, Peru program director at the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Here’s how to put your lint roller to work in unexpected (and highly effective) ways around your home.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Wildly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wildly. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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