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as in desperately
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as in busily
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feverishly
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Liverpool desperately need to maintain their six-point lead at the top of the table with both Arsenal and Forest in touching distance.—
Oli Gamp,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025 -
Undersea cables have been vital to the sovereignty of Estonia, a former Soviet republic that borders Russia and desperately needs to maintain power and communications channels that are free from Moscow’s control.—
Phillips Payson O’Brien,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2025
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While the rest of the globe frantically fetishized growth targets, Bhutan shunned opportunities to monetize its considerable natural resources—including lumber, coal, and minerals—that would have come at the expense of the environment.—
By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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In a 911 call recording played at the press conference, a woman is heard frantically asking for help.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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New York City Marathon Race day: November 2 The New York City Marathon is the world’s largest race—more than 55,000 finished in 2024—and is considered an unofficial holiday for the thousands of spectators who vigorously cheer as the runners make their way through all five boroughs.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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The internal funding mechanism will enable the Big Ten to compete more vigorously for out-of-market athletes, who traditionally have stayed near their homes in football-rich states of Texas and Florida.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Cunningham’s message to the group lasted no more than 30 seconds — with starting center Jalen Duren listening intently — but by the time the huddle dispersed, the team seemed unified.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Shade liked watching birds but was also listening intently to the dial-up modem’s buzz.—
Alexandra Jacobs,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Feverishly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feverishly. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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