rapid
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Synonyms & Antonyms for rapid
Synonyms: Adjective
blistering, breakneck, breathless, brisk, dizzy, fast, fleet, fleet-footed, flying, galloping, hasty, hot, lightning, nippy, quick, rapid-fire, rattling, snappy, speedy, splitting, swift, whirlwind, zippy
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of rapid in a Sentence
Adjective
There's been rapid growth in the number of new businesses in the town. Scientists are concerned about the rapid disappearance of the island's coral reefs. She carefully guided the boat through the rapid water.
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
All that has fueled rapid expansion at PragerU’s Los Angeles studio, where the videos are produced, and has raised Dennis Prager’s profile, helped on by controversy. — Evan Halper, Los Angeles Times, "How a Los Angeles-based conservative became one of the internet’s biggest sensations," 23 Aug. 2019 Austin's 2021 debut is scheduled as part of a rapid MLS expansion. — Emily Caron, SI.com, "Matthew McConaughey Joins Ownership Group for MLS Expansion Team in Austin," 23 Aug. 2019 Hernandez held up Anaheim as a model in rapid response. — Hillary Davis, Daily Pilot, "Fence planned for Newport Beach bus station as residents’ frustration about homelessness grows," 22 Aug. 2019 The rapid escalation of the protests underscores the volatility of the region and the tumultuous relationship between roughly four million Papuans and the central Indonesian government. — Tria Asmara And Joshua Berlinger, CNN, "Indonesia deploys 1,000 police to West Papua to quell protests," 22 Aug. 2019 After two slow years, Oregon’s tech economy resumed rapid expansion in 2018. — Mike Rogoway, oregonlive.com, "Amazon will hire 400 for expanded Portland office," 21 Aug. 2019 Among Merritt's solutions: Implement a rapid-response pothole team, save city funds by using brine rather than rock salt during winter and renew a focus on neighborhood projects and pedestrian features. — Holly V. Hays, Indianapolis Star, "Jim Merritt outlines his 'bold' solutions to city's infrastructure struggles," 21 Aug. 2019 Norwegian’s rapid expansion since 2013 has stalled, while costs are piling up. — Natasha Frost, Quartz, "Why Norwegian Air is failing," 21 Aug. 2019 When saxophonist Bill Pierce joined the Jazz Messengers in 1980, the band was entering a period of rapid turnover after several years of stability. — Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, "Art Blakey’s legendary sound will thrive in 2 Walnut Creek concerts," 21 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Videos showed cars and furniture carried by the rapids, the swiftly moving current sweeping away any objects in its path. — Matthew Cappucci, BostonGlobe.com, "Severe weather strikes Spain with extreme flooding, hail, and tornadoes," 27 Aug. 2019 Jet boat tours provide dramatically different views of the north and south ends of the canyon — whitewater rapids and sheer rock walls or calm water and wide-open terrain. — Gerry Frank, oregonlive.com, "Make Hells Canyon your next destination: Gerry Frank’s picks," 21 July 2019 The whirlpool rapids at the bottom of the fall can reach 30mph. — Currie Engel, Time, "Man Survives Being Swept Over Niagara Falls," 10 July 2019 Stand-up paddleboarding is also popular beyond the rapids. — Erin E. Williams, Dallas News, "Stunning vistas, modern museums and great food make Reno a solid bet," 2 July 2019 At high tide, the water rushes so fast upstream, rapids are created. — Walter Nicklin, Washington Post, "For a real taste of Midcoast Maine as it was — and should be — head to Damariscotta," 27 June 2019 Stand-up paddleboarding is also popular beyond the rapids. — Erin E. Williams, Twin Cities, "Stunning vistas, modern museums, quirky shops make Reno a favorite for tourists," 22 June 2019 The rapids above the falls reach a maximum speed of 25 mph, while the fastest speeds — 68 mph — occur at the falls themselves. — Eric Todisco, PEOPLE.com, "Man Survives with Non-Life Threatening Injuries After Being Swept Over Niagara Falls," 9 July 2019 Stand-up paddleboarding is also popular beyond the rapids. — Erin E. Williams, Dallas News, "Stunning vistas, modern museums and great food make Reno a solid bet," 2 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rapid.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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