as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
the breakneck production of naval vessels during World War II
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Recent Examples of breakneck
But what the Warriors do is play at a breakneck pace.
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Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2023
The suspenseful ‘Missing’ plows through nearly two hours of shocking plot twists at a breakneck pace.
—Mark Olsenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2023
However, their days of breakneck growth and extraordinary profitability are over, now a part of history along with China’s whole go-go consumer tech era.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2022
Welcome to the breakneck bilingual wordplay of L.A.-based rapper Snow Tha Product.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2022
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Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2023
The suspenseful ‘Missing’ plows through nearly two hours of shocking plot twists at a breakneck pace.
—Mark Olsenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2023
However, their days of breakneck growth and extraordinary profitability are over, now a part of history along with China’s whole go-go consumer tech era.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2022
Welcome to the breakneck bilingual wordplay of L.A.-based rapper Snow Tha Product.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2022
See All Example Sentences for breakneck
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakneck
Adjective
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The 20-year-old centre-back is one of the most exciting defensive prospects around and his move to the Santiago Bernabeu marks the highest point yet of a remarkably rapid rise.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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The story of Wang’s success was so compelling, the innovations so rapid and revolutionary, that Dr. Wang asked Ted to leave his post in customer service and create the company’s first public relations department.—
Pat Butler,
Sportico.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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The chippies, pubs and merchandise stalls on Goodison Road are doing brisk business, as fans arrive extra early to soak up precious last memories.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Adames began jogging around the bases, but his trot soon slowed into a brisk walk.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
9 May 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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With a win Friday, the Braves, who began the season with seven losses, could’ve tied an MLB record for the fastest team to reach .500 after such a start: The 1945 Boston Red Sox started 0-7 and got to the mark in their 38th game.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Chinese factory activity contracted at its fastest pace in 16 months in April, adding urgency to Beijing’s efforts to roll out fresh economic stimulus.—
Juliana Liu,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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The bear blew past him half a stride, dug its front claws in the dirt, then spun a quick 180 and lunged at Bentzel.—
Benjamin Alva Polley,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
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Creators should leverage strengths, choosing formats requiring minimal upkeep for quick returns.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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“Breakneck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakneck. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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