How to Use quick in a Sentence

quick

1 of 2 adjective

• They had a quick drink at the bar.
• She gave him a quick kiss.
• He walked with quick steps.
• She took a quick shower.
• He got a quick reply to his inquiry.
• We made a quick decision, but it turned out to be a good one.
• Her friends admired her quick wit.
• She has quick, agile hands.
• You're back already? That was quick!
• His quick thinking allowed him to escape trouble.
• Keep it in your purse to give you a quick top-up throughout the day.
  — Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
• His quick search of the area failed to find the suspect, but Ms. Leonard was still impressed.
  — Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2023
• Some quick math confirms the newborn was all of 3.5 weeks old.
  — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 9 Feb. 2024
• This allows the Voyager to make quick work of hills and steep inclines.
  — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
• Plus, the new microwavable cup means that the quick meal is even quicker.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 27 Oct. 2023
• The full instructions are below but here's a quick look at how to make it.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
• The two became quick friends and would chat about football, music and life.
  — Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 17 May 2023
• Using a microwave is a quick trip to a tough, rubbery rib.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 July 2023
• Salmon is an easy, high protein, quick fish to cook to perfection right on top of the stove.
  — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2024
• But don’t be too quick to conclude things are going back to the days of 9 to 5 in the old cubicle.
  — Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2024
• In honor of the 149th Run for the Roses, here’s my quick look at way-too-early odds for the First District.
  — Dan McGowan, BostonGlobe.com, 5 May 2023
• But hopes of a quick cash grab and a Vegas-style shotgun wedding are gone.
  — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 6 June 2023
• The handle is a matte black and designed for quick and easy release.
  — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024
• Georgetown is a quick drive from Austin, though this growing city is worth a stay in itself.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2024
• John Candy was always quick with a joke as well as a helping hand.
  — Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
• Zion Johnson was downfield on an early quick out that would have been a TD and then held on a third-and-short.
  — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2023
• But at the very least, there were multiple twists and a quick pace that kept Episode 1 engaging.
  — Amber Dowling, Variety, 21 Feb. 2024
• As with any heist plan, Oldfield’s needed to be both quick and nimble.
  — Alexis Gunderson, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2023
• This quick climber requires shearing to keep it looking tidy when it's attached to walls and fences.
  — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
• Messing isn’t so quick to return to the sitcom franchise.
  — Zack Sharf, Variety, 6 June 2023

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quick

2 of 2 adverb

• I can't run any quicker.
• I got used to living with a roommate pretty quick.
• But what’s with Earth’s quick-moving spin in the first place?
  — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 1 Aug. 2022
• The polyester fabric is soft, lightweight, and quick-wicking to keep you dry on the green.
  — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 22 July 2022
• And Knowles did make McCarthy throw quick off his back foot.
  — Doug Lesmerises, cleveland, 27 Nov. 2022
• One of the stats from Week 1 was that Prescott got the ball out of his hand quicker than any quarterback in the league.
  — David Moore, Dallas News, 15 Sep. 2023
• The price tag, for those quick-fingered enough to score a reservation, is at least $500 a head.
  — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2023
• Back and forth between his legs, lightning-quick, pulling up from deep in a buzzing gym.
  — Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2023
• Here’s where to find them: Check out quick-close new construction.
  — Robyn A. Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2023
• In the microwave, cook 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats with low-fat or unsweetened soy milk.
  — Delia A. Hammock, M.s., Good Housekeeping, 20 Oct. 2022
• What's more, the best ones can extend your look from day to night, putting quick-fading eyeshadow in the rearview.
  — Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 14 Dec. 2022
• Part of the credit goes to a quick-shifting 8-speed transmission, rather than the hybrid’s CVT.
  — Dallas News, 21 Jan. 2023
• Sure, maybe the engagement happened quicker than most, but the choice to get married was a lock for both of you.
  — Wayne and Wanda, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Apr. 2023
• The video game industry is worth billions, but it’s also not a get-rich-quick scheme.
  — WIRED, 7 Oct. 2022
• Turquoise walls, laughter, chatter, and a quick-moving line at the taco counter where Servín takes to-go orders.
  — Adán Medrano, Chron, 26 July 2022
• The thick pad is backed with latex to prevent slipping, and the cover is woven with quick-dry polyester fibers.
  — Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 31 Oct. 2022
• This is a light and airy towel that’s quick-drying and highly absorbent.
  — Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2023
• With a healthy dose of polyester, these athletic socks are quick-wicking and fast-drying, too.
  — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 3 Mar. 2023
• On fourth down, Rising, a punter in high school, quick-kicked the ball to around the goal line, but Utah’s coverage team couldn’t get there in time to avoid a touchback.
  — Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Oct. 2022
• Fewer things set me off quicker than hearing these things from the mouth of someone who hasn’t lived any part of their life over a size 8.
  — Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 28 Sep. 2023
• That’s by no means fast but still quicker than the HR-V, which packs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and took more than 10 seconds to reach the same speed.
  — Alex Nishimoto, Quartz, 28 Feb. 2024
• Charging: With a maximum charging rate of 200 kW, the EQ class is quick-charging.
  — Dan Neil, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
• This allows the breast and legs to cook at the same level on your pan, resulting in meat that cooks quicker and more evenly.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
• Orosa's nail lacquer bottles up all the good things: a quick-dry formula, week-long wear and fresh color.
  — Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2022
• The avalanche method gets you out of debt quicker while saving more money overall, Enright said.
  — Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 14 May 2023
• The recall training is designed to make the process quicker and easier the next time the weather wreaks havoc.
  — Emily Anthes Emil T. Lippe, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2023
• The double-sided shells are a quick-drying mesh polyester fabric that resists ripping and fading in the sun.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2023
• Kahn Clary said through his facemask, blinking his eyes quicker.
  — Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2023
• That’s almost half a second quicker than the latest 2024 Mustang Dark Horse.
  — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2023
• Wooden chairs will also be durable and quick-drying but heavier.
  — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2023

Last Updated: 7 May 2024