as in rapidly
with great speed
quickly moved to block the goal
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Recent Examples of quickly
Chris Tanouye / Getty Images Head coach Karl Smesko said the key was how quickly his team adjusted after a shaky first quarter.
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
Potted lavender also will dry out more quickly than those growing in beds.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Parents should quickly seek medical care for an infant who has difficulty swallowing, poor feeding, loss of head control or decreased facial expression, the CDC said.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
The downpour quickly overwhelmed the city’s sewer system, and even the regional network of deep tunnels and reservoirs couldn’t keep up.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
Popular theater shows can fill quickly, with passengers lining up well before doors open.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Hoping to intervene before others got sick, the families reported the illnesses to the dairy and the state, which quickly issued a recall and quarantine order, suspending distribution of the farm’s products.
—CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Christopher Harris, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
Potted lavender also will dry out more quickly than those growing in beds.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Parents should quickly seek medical care for an infant who has difficulty swallowing, poor feeding, loss of head control or decreased facial expression, the CDC said.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
The downpour quickly overwhelmed the city’s sewer system, and even the regional network of deep tunnels and reservoirs couldn’t keep up.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
Popular theater shows can fill quickly, with passengers lining up well before doors open.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Hoping to intervene before others got sick, the families reported the illnesses to the dairy and the state, which quickly issued a recall and quarantine order, suspending distribution of the farm’s products.
—CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickly
Adverb
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Due to the high winds, high temperatures and low humidity, the National Weather Service said fires could spread rapidly in the area.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The Asian tiger mosquito, one of the most invasive insect species in Connecticut, is rapidly spreading and finding more territory in the state.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Bilton swiftly fired Pelley, but failed to silence him.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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To make matters worse, microbiome testing has gotten cheaper and faster, but not more accurate.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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But this case shows that assumption can fall apart fast.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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However, analysts at Citi believe trade flows through the critical waterway will resume quicker than previously anticipated.—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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This aided Toyota’s race as its cars gained time, then got quicker again compared to its rivals as the temperatures rose.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The only time Team USA managed to put the ball in the net sooner was in 2002 against Portugal (29th minute) and in a 1930 meeting with Paraguay (15th minute).—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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The only close call was a foul ball down the left-field line by Meidroth with two outs in the fifth before Meidroth promptly struck out.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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While uncommon, infant botulism can quickly become life-threatening if not recognized and treated promptly.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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The company, which aired the UFC event live in theaters, did not immediately respond to an inquiry from USA TODAY.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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White was arrested a few days later and charged with assault for allegedly slapping Kyng in February 2025 after Kyng urinated on himself, but charges related to the child's death were not immediately filed.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Quickly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickly. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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