as in quickly
with great speed
summer vacation has gone by way too rapidly
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Recent Examples of rapidly
Our world will continue to evolve rapidly — but the enduring values that define a person should not.
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Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The video circulated rapidly on social media, sparking fury as at least two White victims were pummeled into the ground by a group of Black suspects.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
For the second time this week, the state Senate spent hours discussing complicated technology legislation, with lawmakers once again advancing a bill over strong objections that regulating rapidly changing technology could negatively affect local businesses.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
These branches receive molecular signals at one end of a neuron and induce the cell to rapidly fire an electrical charge that ripples down the cell body, known as an action potential.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Although the gravity of a black hole is intense—that’s its defining characteristic—the force drops off rapidly with distance.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
That has hyperscalers turning to batteries, which can rapidly discharge power, to fill these gaps.
—Mark Chediak, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Since launching its first contract in 2021, Kalshi has grown rapidly, with event contracts totaling $52 billion as of March 2026.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
My heart was thumping rapidly, and my ears were ringing.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The video circulated rapidly on social media, sparking fury as at least two White victims were pummeled into the ground by a group of Black suspects.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
For the second time this week, the state Senate spent hours discussing complicated technology legislation, with lawmakers once again advancing a bill over strong objections that regulating rapidly changing technology could negatively affect local businesses.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
These branches receive molecular signals at one end of a neuron and induce the cell to rapidly fire an electrical charge that ripples down the cell body, known as an action potential.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Although the gravity of a black hole is intense—that’s its defining characteristic—the force drops off rapidly with distance.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
That has hyperscalers turning to batteries, which can rapidly discharge power, to fill these gaps.
—Mark Chediak, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Since launching its first contract in 2021, Kalshi has grown rapidly, with event contracts totaling $52 billion as of March 2026.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
My heart was thumping rapidly, and my ears were ringing.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapidly
Adverb
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Trump, along with the first lady and top Cabinet officials, was quickly whisked away.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Opponents will learn about his violent play style very quickly.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But none of these conflicts affected so many corners of the world as swiftly as the Iran war.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Consider the other teams that, like the Mets, have high expectations and have swiftly reached a crossroads.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Healthcare costs also have gone up fast.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mercury in your 3rd House of Communication keeps conversations active and fast-moving.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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There’s no need to sacrifice style for comfort when packing light for your trip—toss a sweat-wicking, quick-drying exercise dress in your bag, like this stretchy pick from Outdoor Voices.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The only schools to have four players picked quicker were Michigan State with four of the top eight in 1967 and Notre Dame with four of the top 10 in 1946.—
Josh Dubow,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The sale, which is expected to be officially announced soon, is subject to approval by 75% of the 29 other team owners.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Roenicke never had a chance, taking over a team that would soon go on a salary dump that purged Betts, the 2018 AL MVP, along with 2012 AL Cy Young Award winner David Price.—
Jimmy Golen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Rapidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapidly. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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