as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
the witness stayed unruffled all through the prosecutor's rapid-fire questioning
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Recent Examples of rapid-fire
The conversation ranged from a deeper discussion about service, leadership and Harry’s military background to more light-hearted, rapid-fire personal questions.
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The rapid-fire news from the Trump administration has listeners flocking to Chicago talk radio.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
Just note that rapid-fire or burst shooting doesn't work that well.
—PCMAG, 26 Feb. 2025
Matches are long, often 30 minutes in length, rather than the rapid-fire rounds of games like Counter-Strike which run in frenetic spurts of two minutes or less.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The rapid-fire news from the Trump administration has listeners flocking to Chicago talk radio.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
Just note that rapid-fire or burst shooting doesn't work that well.
—PCMAG, 26 Feb. 2025
Matches are long, often 30 minutes in length, rather than the rapid-fire rounds of games like Counter-Strike which run in frenetic spurts of two minutes or less.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapid-fire
Adjective
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Zheng struck a defiant tone at the news conference, hailing China’s rapid development in microchips and AI large language models as well as industrial and humanoid robots.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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The report listed 17 recommendations falling under four categories: rapid access to housing and shelter; expanded overdose prevention; physical, mental health and substance use treatment; and collaboration with municipalities and unincorporated communities to reduce traffic deaths.—
Doug Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The soccer-specific venue does brisk business with concerts and other non-sports events.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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Flirting With Disaster is a brisk read, keeping readers turning the pages to find out who Meena will choose.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Snagging a deal on Woot is about being quick, as these deals don't stick for long, disappearing as soon as stock runs out (which is usually pretty quick).—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
27 Feb. 2025
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LeCroy was quick to comfort him—though every mom watching recognized the protective Mama Bear look in her eyes.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Those interested in participating in the economic blackout are specifically being asked to avoid spending any money on fast food, gas, or making purchases at major retailers.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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What To Know During the blackout, which takes place from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, participants are encouraged to avoid all non-essential spending, both in-store and online–especially at prominent retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and major fast food outlets.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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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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The artist was in Times Square last week to offer his latest corrective, unveiling a massive bronze statue of a young African American man in urban streetwear sitting astride a galloping horse.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
7 Oct. 2019
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“Rapid-fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapid-fire. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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