1
as in quickly
with great speed
she snappily completed the job application and handed it to the receptionist
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as in neatly
in a strikingly neat and trim manner
the snappily attired male dancers wore top hats and tails
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3
as in lively
in a quick and spirited manner
sang out the square dance calls snappily
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Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026 -
That came one week after Cape Verde held Spain's superstars scoreless in a 0-0 draw in their opener in Atlanta behind a stellar performance from goalie Vozinha, who quickly became one of the biggest stories of the tournament.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Katie Holmes also wore sleek summer slacks and a semi-sheer top, neatly tied together with a brown belt, to the Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Just outside, Jumping Junction is a new habitat where kangaroos and wallabies roam, tying neatly into Bluey's Australian roots.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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One day, a young Jonah — lively as ever — jumped knee-first onto his father’s lap, in the wheelchair.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
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The boat holds a cluster of restaurants that draw a steady stream of Cairo locals, which keeps the dining scene feeling lively well into the evening.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Both warm water and sunlight can cause algae to rapidly multiply, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Now, an inquiry into why a B-52 Stratofortress crashed Monday shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Fore Base, killing eight, is renewing questions about the 70-year-old planes, their purpose in the rapidly modernizing military landscape and their future.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Nieves agreed that his leisure time and focus changed sharply after the birth of his child, Hudson, now 3 years old, as did his friend group updates.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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As a show of their doubt, top Iranian officials have vowed to sharply retaliate if the US violates the deal.—
Lou Robinson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Heck, even 78-year-old coach Dick Advocaat, the oldest man ever to coach a World Cup game, on Friday playfully suggested Curaçao’s best path to victory would be if Ecuador was down four players.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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While headlining Spain's O Son do Camiño music festival in Santiago de Compostela on Thursday, June 18, the 41-year-old pop star showed some love for her boyfriend, Justin Trudeau, while playfully dissing a few of her exes.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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UConn fires back UConn swiftly fired back at the concerns raised by the advisory board when contacted by The Courant for comment.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Jessie takes the reins in the newest installment, which smartly takes the franchise into the Internet era.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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While most of these hover around half an hour, the show is so smartly written and cleverly crafted, more than enough story is packed into each short installment.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Snappily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappily. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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