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 tiger shark had taken the bait at about 2 p.m. and the rapid-fire click of the reel had galvanized Walter Maxwell and his shark fishing friends.
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Donald Millus, Outdoor Life, 3 July 2025
Trade experts are emphasizing caution amid a negotiation process that has been marked by rapid-fire announcements and reversals.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 2 July 2025
The idea is that once an intelligence explosion occurs, assuming that such a phenomenon ever happens, AI will in rapid-fire progression proceed to accelerate into becoming AGI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
But given the rapid-fire deportation regime, those timelines can be compressed or sometimes nonexistent.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Donald Millus, Outdoor Life, 3 July 2025
Trade experts are emphasizing caution amid a negotiation process that has been marked by rapid-fire announcements and reversals.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 2 July 2025
The idea is that once an intelligence explosion occurs, assuming that such a phenomenon ever happens, AI will in rapid-fire progression proceed to accelerate into becoming AGI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
But given the rapid-fire deportation regime, those timelines can be compressed or sometimes nonexistent.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for rapid-fire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapid-fire
Adjective
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Excessive drinking, eating, and urinating or weight changes in children: See a provider if your child is suddenly drinking, eating, or urinating more than usual, or if there’s a rapid change in weight.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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Trump had for months resisted pressure from Kyiv and NATO allies to turn the screw on Putin, engaging directly with Russia and distancing from Ukraine in the hopes that smoothing U.S. relations with Moscow would bring about a rapid end to the war.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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This special lid prevents splashes from brisk walks and works to keep any heat (or cold) from escaping.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Another takes a brisk walk around the block between back-to-back meetings.—
Ashley B. Stewart,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The app connects easily and made a quick, accurate map of my children’s bedrooms and bathroom.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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Chicago police and City Hall officials were quick to note that the shooting was targeted and the victims didn’t live in the neighborhood.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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These strategic moves could reshape how fast renewable power is deployed, who controls it, and whether communities benefit equitably.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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If you're not already enrolled, sign up for a free 30-day trial to enjoy exclusive deals, fast and free shipping, and more.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
9 July 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 20 Jul. 2025.
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