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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Recent Examples of frenetic
Laced with 2000s emo and pop-punk hits, Joseph Kahn (Bodied) brings frenetic energy to this sci-fi/horror satire.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
In body-cam footage played throughout the trial and during the prosecution’s closing argument Tuesday, a frenetic Cato, soaked in sweat, is seen bombarding first responders with claims about other children in the neighborhood and talking over Ayden’s mother.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
But in the closing weeks, the offense became over reliant on Hidalgo’s frenetic scoring — and unwieldy on her rare off nights.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Dribbling with frenetic pace, Lema lined up a shot just outside Louisville’s 18 and struck gold, tucking the ball in the top right corner of the net.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
In body-cam footage played throughout the trial and during the prosecution’s closing argument Tuesday, a frenetic Cato, soaked in sweat, is seen bombarding first responders with claims about other children in the neighborhood and talking over Ayden’s mother.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
But in the closing weeks, the offense became over reliant on Hidalgo’s frenetic scoring — and unwieldy on her rare off nights.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Dribbling with frenetic pace, Lema lined up a shot just outside Louisville’s 18 and struck gold, tucking the ball in the top right corner of the net.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frenetic
Adjective
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When intentionally chosen, the right scent can even shift your mood—lifting you out of a listless haze or helping ease a frantic pace.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the phone calls for additional funding became more frantic from producers.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Not content, Gibbs-White storms towards the penalty area for the return pass, but ends up furious with his team-mate, whose shot is blocked.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The ex-girlfriend was hurt, and my roommate who is having the affair is furious with me.—
Philip Galanes,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The missions became more intense as Japan's outlook grew more dire and the military showcased the sacrifice of the pilots to drum up patriotism and support for the war.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Her message prompted an intense, impassioned reaction.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That could include chemical-intensive lab work like testing sea lions, killer whales and walruses from Alaska for environmental contaminants, Tolimieri said.—
Lisa Song,
ProPublica,
11 Apr. 2025
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Class-size mandates effectively compete with other investments, like hiring more mental health professionals or investing in intensive teacher training for the existing workforce.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Anyone who is mad about that needs to look at life from a higher perspective.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Biggest of thanks to Sana, Brad, Kevin, Lou, Aaron, Justin, Charlie, Vincent, Deb, Jon and the whole mad circus.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Battle of Okinawa lasted 82 days, with fierce fighting on land and sea.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The documentary follows the story of Ángel, a charismatic boy with fierce love for his Guarani roots and a vision for his Paraguayan hometown of Nanawa.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Frenetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frenetic. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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