as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
his alacritous response to every request is "Will do ASAP!"
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Adjective
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The Moon’s square to Mars can bring quick irritation or pressure to act too fast, especially in conversations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026 -
The 35-year-old striker has not normally started two games in quick succession this season.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Thanks to Secret Service for swift, decisive action This event sparked several high-ranking Texas leaders to take to social media to comment on the situation.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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The North Carolina Republican’s decision sets the stage for Warsh’s swift confirmation to succeed Powell, whose term ends on May 15.—
Caitlin Reilly,
Bloomberg,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Not everything needs an immediate answer.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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There was no immediate word on the identities of the perpetrator or the identify of the person who died.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The 1 million-square-foot structure, which the federal government built in 1940 near the National Mall, is one of more than 40 on Trump's list for expeditious sale.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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This means foreign vessels have freedom of navigation and overflight through the Strait for continuous and expeditious transit.—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Alacritous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alacritous. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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