feverishly

adverb

Definition of feverishlynext
1
as in desperately

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2
as in busily

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feverishly
  1. desperately
  2. frantically
  3. vigorously
  4. intently
Adverb
  • But the Lakers still desperately need some dependable depth in the post.
    Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Both women showed their full range as performers here, with Mariah May especially being an incredibly entertaining heel who got the big win that everyone wanted and established her as a new top star in the women's division, which AEW desperately needed.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of desperately
Adverb
  • Thankfully, after a weekend spent frantically scrubbing her skin, Ryan did manage to remove most of the paint.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Bald and tired, Harley studied frantically from his hospital bed, clinging to schoolwork as a handhold on life.
    Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of frantically
Adverb
  • Gaetz has vigorously denied the allegations in the report and publicly disparaged the Ethics Committee and some of its members, including Guest and Joyce.
    Andrew Solender, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Consumers vigorously wiped down all interior surfaces—even groceries—in a desperate attempt to keep themselves and their families safe.
    Rob Lancit, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of vigorously
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  • In one video, the girls watched intently as a quartet of people riding horses and holding the American flag made their way down the street.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Dawkins has become the star of the offensive line show for those who watch them intently enough.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of intently
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