as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
after a whirlwind romance of only a few weeks, the couple decided to get married
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Recent Examples of whirlwind
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, struck a tentative deal to acquire FTX after a whirlwind 48 hours during which a slide in the price of a coin issued by FTX quickly led to a wider liquidity crunch at the company.
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Elaine Yu, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2022
Yesterday, the actress had a whirlwind 24 hours that involved talk show and red-carpet appearances.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Oct. 2022
The pair ended up going home together that night, kicking off a romance that was less whirlwind than maelstrom.
—Matthew Dessem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022
The superstar couple were married late Saturday night in a whirlwind Vegas ceremony.
—Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 July 2022
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Elaine Yu, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2022
Yesterday, the actress had a whirlwind 24 hours that involved talk show and red-carpet appearances.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Oct. 2022
The pair ended up going home together that night, kicking off a romance that was less whirlwind than maelstrom.
—Matthew Dessem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022
The superstar couple were married late Saturday night in a whirlwind Vegas ceremony.
—Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whirlwind
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Despite the rapid decline of the once-mighty bundle, the traditional ESPN TV model is still a massive moneymaker for Disney.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative includes $1.2 billion for long-term weapons contracts, while drawdown authority allows for rapid transfer of Pentagon stockpiles to Ukraine.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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On Tuesday, December 10, the duo was spotted out for a brisk walk in New York City together.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In fact, Belmond’s Champenois says its trains do a brisk business of full buyouts, so the dedicated coach is perhaps icing on the cake.Doug Gollan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Short books to read to meet your reading goal Need a short book to cap off your 2024 reading or a quick, immersive read to get you out of a reading slump?Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Amidst it all, Paris Hilton, the ultimate Duracell bunny, took a quick break to join Pretty Little Liars star Ashley Benson and her actor husband Brandon Jack James for a tête-à-tête on a sofa.Freya Drohan, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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This approach not only helps companies save time and resources but also enhances the experience for job seekers by providing them with faster feedback and a smoother hiring journey.Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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At the tail end of the last millennium, the fastest, most powerful road cars went by a magnificent superlative: supercar.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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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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“Whirlwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whirlwind. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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