rapid-fire

ADJECTIVE

speedy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accelerated brisk expeditious hasty hurried immediate prompt rapid swift

WEAK

agile alacritous breakneck express fleet harefooted headlong lissome lively nimble precipitate quick-fire ready snappy split-second summary supersonic ultrasonic winged

Antonyms

STRONGEST

delayed leisurely slow sluggish

WEAK

halted slowed tardy

Example Sentences

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The “pattern day trader” rule, implemented in 2001, officially ends Thursday, making rapid-fire stock and options trades easier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Instead of looking silly, O'Sullivan make two century breaks in three rapid-fire entertaining frames before an enthralled Crucible crowd, which included former Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Scholes.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The Army itself advises soldiers to “maintain the high ground,” and research shows that rapid-fire calls made under pressure by the morally immature lead to disaster.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Now for some rapid-fire ideas: Kercher suggests the Stoneview Nature Center, which is a plant-filled city sanctuary nestled in Culver City’s Blair Hills.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Behind him, house after gorgeous colonial house passed in rapid-fire succession, their colors winking at us through her window.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

rapid-fire

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