as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
he made a lightning dash for the goal
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightning
Adjective
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Trump’s rapid rollout of executive actions and his willingness to talk to the press almost daily can drown out storylines that in another administration would be a days-long controversy.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
29 Jan. 2025 -
However, one in particular has been spreading at a rapid rate across America.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The show’s host was quick to point out that Jim Jones was still blushing when speaking of her.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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One way to relieve those symptoms is with a quick walk.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In 2025, hiring will be faster and more efficient thanks to AI.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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And is this for the better or for worse? Chris Ward, the chief supply chain officer for the fast food burger chain spoke in a statement about the change.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The palate is lush and sweet, with brisk acidity to balance the sweetness.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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Drinking more water and taking brisk walks in cool temperatures can be good for overall health.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The Trump administration’s swift actions have left the BOP reeling, with staffing, morale, and operations all under strain.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Even for many residents of Gaza, however, the swift re-emergence of the fighters, some in official uniforms, was a surprise.—
Iyad Abuheweila,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Lightning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightning. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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