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 measure would also ban rapid-fire trigger activators and bump stocks, which are components that increase the fire rate of semiautomatic rifles and were infamously used in America’s deadliest mass shooting, in Las Vegas in 2017.
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Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 3 Jan. 2025
Chan’s incredible action skills are balanced perfectly by Tucker’s rapid-fire comedy delivery.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2025
Zack recalls as a young boy watching his father instinctively draw in a rapid-fire process.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
When Isaacman takes up his post as NASA Administrator, nominated to that position by President-elect Donald Trump, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is likely to undergo a rapid-fire transformation on sending astronauts to Mars.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 3 Jan. 2025
Chan’s incredible action skills are balanced perfectly by Tucker’s rapid-fire comedy delivery.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2025
Zack recalls as a young boy watching his father instinctively draw in a rapid-fire process.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
When Isaacman takes up his post as NASA Administrator, nominated to that position by President-elect Donald Trump, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is likely to undergo a rapid-fire transformation on sending astronauts to Mars.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapid-fire
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The airport's record-breaking year was driven by Northwest Arkansas' rapid growth and a surge in air travel demand, according to a news release from the airport.—
Ron Wood,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Property taxes have skyrocketed with the rapid uptick in home values and home insurance has significantly outpaced inflation as severe weather becomes more common and destructive, increasing rates across the board as insurers spread the risk throughout their pool of clients.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The palate is lush and sweet, with brisk acidity to balance the sweetness.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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Drinking more water and taking brisk walks in cool temperatures can be good for overall health.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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One way to relieve those symptoms is with a quick walk.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Smoothies are a staple for quick, on-the-go meals or snacks, offering convenience and versatility to fit any lifestyle.—
Allison Herries,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In 2025, hiring will be faster and more efficient thanks to AI.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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And is this for the better or for worse? Chris Ward, the chief supply chain officer for the fast food burger chain spoke in a statement about the change.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 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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