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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
Such agreements often include incredibly detailed terms with wildly differing splits and sometimes convoluted formulas.
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
The gnomes have become wildly popular — and increasingly valuable — over the last decade.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
When paying out of pocket, prices vary wildly across medications and doses.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Not only has Martone’s impact been instantaneous, but there’s also every reason to be wildly excited about the 19-year-old’s future.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
The gnomes have become wildly popular — and increasingly valuable — over the last decade.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
When paying out of pocket, prices vary wildly across medications and doses.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Not only has Martone’s impact been instantaneous, but there’s also every reason to be wildly excited about the 19-year-old’s future.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wildly
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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Even if well-intentioned, this kind of unsolicited feedback can be extremely frustrating and even hurtful.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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After the family moved to America, Crockett was diagnosed with the extremely rare syndactyly-telecanthus-anogenital and renal malformations syndrome, or STAR syndrome, which impacts different parts of the body.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
9 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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What starts as a playful, casual parlor game suddenly turns incredibly dark, not just because of Emma’s confession but by Rachel’s sudden turn from loyal friend to judgmental scold.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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Hardside coolers are incredibly heavy when filled, but this one is easy to wheel across parking lots, beaches, and parks.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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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 14 Apr. 2026.
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