as in wildly
in a confused and reckless manner
the veterinarian ran frantically from room to room looking for the escaped hamster
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Recent Examples of frantically
That meant Jalen Suggs never took the inbounds pass, never frantically dribbled just a few steps past halfcourt and never launched the shot that bounced off the backboard and through the net, breaking the heart of every Bruin.
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Others are not only staying but frantically searching.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 14 Dec. 2024
Somewhere out there, Adrien Brody is frantically searching for Dave Portnoy’s number.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
Givens frantically dialed 911, then rushed her 2-year-old to the kitchen sink and thrust his hand under the water.
—John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Others are not only staying but frantically searching.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 14 Dec. 2024
Somewhere out there, Adrien Brody is frantically searching for Dave Portnoy’s number.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
Givens frantically dialed 911, then rushed her 2-year-old to the kitchen sink and thrust his hand under the water.
—John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for frantically
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frantically
Adverb
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If the main trunk of the jade has gotten wildly overgrown and is flopping over under its own weight, lop it off.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2025
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With support from Dan Campbell, the Lions’ wildly popular head coach, Detroit Army’s apparel has emerged as an unlikely alternative to the team’s licensed gear.—
Scott Cacciola,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The Magic have desperately missed that juice and high-energy from the All-Defensive guard.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Jan. 2025
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The only thing that is certain right now is that California desperately needs aid, and even more so, needs its state and federal leaders to step up to the plate and work together.—
Douglas Schoen,
Orange County Register,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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All of it wild-caught.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
orlandosentinel.com,
14 Aug. 2020
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Our first stop is in a wild-looking stretch 200 yards south of the railroad tracks and State Street.—
Paul A. Smith,
Journal Sentinel,
2 Jan. 2023
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“Frantically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frantically. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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