as in frantic
marked by great and often stressful excitement or activity
the frenetic rush to get every member of the cast in place before the curtain went up
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The climax needs to pay off all the tension that’s been building, often in a frenetic burst of action or revelation.
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Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
But this frenetic pace often masks underlying inefficiencies and unaddressed systemic problems.
—Dave Silberman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The frenetic energy of the fight scene and the damage Ani both takes and dishes out show why Once Upon a Time in Hollywood proved to Baker that Madison was the right choice for the role.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
From trader to founder Just 28 years old, Mansour looks every bit the whiz kid tech founder—messy hair, frenetic conversation, and a disdain for convention.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
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Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
But this frenetic pace often masks underlying inefficiencies and unaddressed systemic problems.
—Dave Silberman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The frenetic energy of the fight scene and the damage Ani both takes and dishes out show why Once Upon a Time in Hollywood proved to Baker that Madison was the right choice for the role.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
From trader to founder Just 28 years old, Mansour looks every bit the whiz kid tech founder—messy hair, frenetic conversation, and a disdain for convention.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
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Her dance, with disheveled hair, frantic eyes and red vermillion spread across her forehead, was truly chilling.Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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As the calendar moves away from the frantic sports equinox, the NBA stands to gain more attention for its early season action with its annual trip to Mexico.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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The videos, and the furious reaction from Trump supporters, illustrate two key facets of the US presidential campaign.Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Venus, reportedly furious, threatened to take them to court to seek full custody of the children.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The vote came amid a moment of intense political debate about inflation.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The stakes have never been higher — and the pressure has never been more intense.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Tester feedback: Allure commerce writer Jennifer Hussein says this finishing spray is a staple in her routine for its weightless feel and intensive oil control.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Beyond traditional panels, the conference offers intensive masterclasses in authentic storytelling and a hands-on hackathon where participants tackle real-world DEI challenges.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Nov. 2024
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The sight of a covey of desert quail fills me with a mad, superhuman strength.Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Then, like clockwork, a bunch of Democrats got mad.Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
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There's no Democrat in the race, technically, as Fischer is fending off a fierce challenge from independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn, a union leader.Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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Former President Donald Trump and Harris are locked in fierce competition in Arizona, one of the few swing states in this year's presidential election on Nov. 5.Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Frenetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frenetic. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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