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Recent Examples of feverishly
The dramatic shift in tenor came as intermediaries led by Pakistan worked feverishly to head off a further escalation.
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Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The dramatic shift in tenor came as intermediaries, led by Pakistan, worked feverishly to head off a further escalation of the conflict.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The dramatic shift in tenor came as intermediaries led by Pakistan worked feverishly to head off a further escalation.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
At one point near the play’s tragic climax, Willy is feverishly planting seeds in the backyard, but Elliott gives no credibility to any of his character’s actions.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Bush and Mueller worked closely as US authorities feverishly sought to stop the next possible terrorist attack.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Three years have passed since the stadium-sized clown show of the duo’s last record, 10,000 gecs, and Brady’s been feverishly cooking up unlikely collaborations and solo material.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
Toulouse-Lautrec’s passionate lovers and can-can dancers will encourage feverishly romantic, smudgy lips.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Mar. 2026
Substations caked in ice after blizzard Line crews, tree crews and damage assessment teams are spread throughout Cape Cod working feverishly and safely to turn the lights back on.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The dramatic shift in tenor came as intermediaries, led by Pakistan, worked feverishly to head off a further escalation of the conflict.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The dramatic shift in tenor came as intermediaries led by Pakistan worked feverishly to head off a further escalation.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
At one point near the play’s tragic climax, Willy is feverishly planting seeds in the backyard, but Elliott gives no credibility to any of his character’s actions.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Bush and Mueller worked closely as US authorities feverishly sought to stop the next possible terrorist attack.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Three years have passed since the stadium-sized clown show of the duo’s last record, 10,000 gecs, and Brady’s been feverishly cooking up unlikely collaborations and solo material.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
Toulouse-Lautrec’s passionate lovers and can-can dancers will encourage feverishly romantic, smudgy lips.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Mar. 2026
Substations caked in ice after blizzard Line crews, tree crews and damage assessment teams are spread throughout Cape Cod working feverishly and safely to turn the lights back on.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feverishly
Adverb
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Maxey and George have had to carry almost all of Philadelphia’s offensive responsibility, and the 76ers desperately need Embiid’s ability to create offense and gravity in half-court situations.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The team desperately needed more depth on the edge.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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The journey began on the top deck of a research vessel as a crew of Sims-like individuals busily prepared for the upcoming dive to the wreckage.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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King scored only 9, while busily directing traffic and delivering the ball to his go-getting teammates.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Videos from in front of the school show the streets splattered with blood, gunshots sounding in the distance, and a flurry of men — young and old — frantically running around and calling for help.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the skipper and the rest of the crew work frantically to put the ship about and head back to recover the person.—
David Szondy
April 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
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This leadership follows a congressional report showing foreign adversaries are actively influencing American academia — shining a spotlight on Indiana and Purdue University, in particular, as both a model for reform and a case study in risk.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Researchers from the University of Bristol in England and the University at Buffalo in New York found that people actively trying to suppress food cravings were more likely to spend time watching indulgent food content online — yet ended up eating less of it afterward.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to a crazily unlikely accident, the researchers had witnessed a sperm-whale birth and had managed to videotape the entire event.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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And still, crazily enough, there are occasional firsts.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The vines grow vigorously in full sun and can reach 10 feet in length.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday ordered the IDF to vigorously attack Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, according to the Israeli Prime Minister's Office.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
25 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,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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And the queen’s violent enforcement of her dominance is energetically costly and can lead to injuries, according to the researchers.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
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The unanticipated consequences of transformational change are energetically explored in Jude’s films.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Feverishly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feverishly. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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