How to Use quick in a Sentence

quick

1 of 3 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.
• Please fill out this quick form.
  — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
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  — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
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  — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
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  — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
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  — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
• Please fill out this quick form.
  — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
• Please fill out this quick form.
  — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
• Please fill out this quick form.
  — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
• Please fill out this quick form.
  — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 29 May 2026
• Please fill out this quick form.
  — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
• Please fill out this quick form.
  — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 May 2026
• Please fill out this quick form.
  — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
• Please fill out this quick form.
  — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 5 June 2026
• Please fill out this quick form.
  — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
• Please fill out this quick form.
  — Layla Melendez, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
• Please fill out this quick form.
  — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 18 May 2026
• Please fill out this quick form.
  — Liz Knueven,ryley Amond, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
• The next drive was a quick one.
  — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
• This isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme.
  — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
• But their kids were quick to catch on.
  — Nicole Nielsen, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026

quick

2 of 3 adverb

• I can't run any quicker.
• I got used to living with a roommate pretty quick.
• He's supposed to go to the right quicker.
  — Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
• But what’s with Earth’s quick-moving spin in the first place?
  — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 1 Aug. 2022
• Any quick-cooking vegetable will work here.
  — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
• Cheaper, quicker, move on with your life.
  — Jem Aswad, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
• Randle didn’t try to finesse or quick-shot it, but went up strong.
  — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 5 May 2026
• Canned beans and quick-cooking shrimp make dinner prep fast and easy in this recipe.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
• But the car feels quicker and its power is quiet at all speeds.
  — James Raia, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
• Back and forth between his legs, lightning-quick, pulling up from deep in a buzzing gym.
  — Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2023
• Things get on you quicker, and guys are a little bit bigger.
  — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
• So that ball gets on him a little quicker, with a little more zip on it.
  — Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
• Do a quick dry wipe every few days to prevent buildup from settling in.
  — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
• Trending younger and quicker is often a good thing.
  — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 7 May 2026
• When the mind’s thinking a little quicker, the legs don’t have to do as much.
  — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2026
• Pre-cut produce also spoils quicker and could pick up pathogens when sliced open.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
• Pre-cut produce also spoils quicker and could pick up pathogens when sliced open.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
• Pre-cut produce also spoils quicker and could pick up pathogens when sliced open.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
• The soft fabric is lightweight, quick-drying, and has a bit of stretch, too.
  — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
• The polyester fabric is soft, lightweight, and quick-wicking to keep you dry on the green.
  — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 22 July 2022
• Choose the Right Soil Opt for a quick-draining soil mix.
  — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
• No bullet ever killed a deer quicker.
  — Fred Bear, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
• Two hours fled like minutes—how nights do fly When minds so quick let no fair moment die.
  — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
• Hunter having to split carries on both could lead to his being worn down quicker.
  — James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
• This quick-hitting system is also bringing snow to parts of the state.
  — Alex Lehnert, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
• This is a light and airy towel that’s quick-drying and highly absorbent.
  — Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2023
• Quibi will come and go from your life quicker than Steph Curry’s jump shot.
  — Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
• Place ⅓ cup quick-cooking oats and 1 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl or large mug.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
• Do a quick dry wipe with a microfiber cloth every few days to prevent buildup from dust, pollen and pet noses.
  — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
• Wooden chairs will also be durable and quick-drying but heavier.
  — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2023

quick

3 of 3 noun

• Jones took the snap and fired a quick out to Henry for 6 yards and the first down.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2021
• Some people are fast after 40 meters and some have quick starts.
  — Ted Dunnam, Houston Chronicle, 20 Apr. 2018
• Is the quick of friendship here, in finding the same things lastingly funny?
  — Benjamin Taylor, Harper's magazine, 10 Mar. 2019
• The Dallas store is a grab-and-go food, wine and spirits shop offering quick, free delivery.
  — Bud Kennedy, star-telegram, 27 Sep. 2017
• Ben Simmons is pretty special even for a guy who can’t shoot, or guard lightning-quick and attacking point guards.
  — Keith Pompey, Philly.com, 24 Oct. 2017
• One quick buzz in the blender later, and McConnell’s masterpiece was complete.
  — Andrew Daniels, Popular Mechanics, 3 May 2019
• The strength of setting the back in motion like this, the Eagles found out, was the quick tell to confirm whether the defense is playing man or zone.
  — Peter King, SI.com, 11 Feb. 2018
• Roasting vegetables or other ingredients at the same time makes this meal quick to put together.
  — Addie Broyles, charlotteobserver, 7 Sep. 2017
• It’s left to the quarterback and receivers to make a sight adjustment that typically results in a quick throw made on a three-step drop.
  — Stephen Holder, Indianapolis Star, 15 Feb. 2018
• Cassidy’s mantra, since taking over, has emphasized a mobile defensive corps able to help trigger quick rushes up ice.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 28 Sep. 2019
• Nothing this quick comes any cheaper-except GMC's Syclone pickup.
  — Arthur St. Antoine, Car and Driver, 19 May 2020
• Those two quick runs supported Jeremy Hellickson for six innings.
  — Matt Gelb, Philly.com, 27 Apr. 2017
• Everything’s happening so fast at D-tackle, where everything’s like a second quick.
  — Tim Bielik, cleveland.com, 23 Aug. 2017
• Sophomore Jordan McConnell is another 5-foot-7 quick back who leads the team in rushing.
  — Scott Springer, Cincinnati.com, 21 Sep. 2017
• While doing that quick of a workout might not seem worth the effort to pull on a sports bra and lace up your sneakers, there are actually a ton of compelling reasons to squeeze in a super-short session.
  — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 11 July 2021
• The site is bordered by the Frazee retail center to the east, the Orange Garden apartments to the south and an automotive quick-lube business to the west.
  — Steve Dreyer, Pomerado News, 6 June 2018
• Udara and Kamindu counterattacked against the four West Indies quicks at nearly five runs per over and Udara completed his half-century off 59 balls with his eighth boundary.
  — ABC News, 3 July 2026
• The lineup that broke out for six runs over the final four innings of Wednesday night’s game kept rolling, putting up four quick runs against Dodgers starter Yu Darvish, and sending him to the earliest shower of his major league career.
  — Jay Jaffe, SI.com, 28 Oct. 2017
• Because McKinney possesses a lightning-quick first step and trusts his instincts, his trash-talking opportunities came often in 2019.
  — cleveland, 6 Feb. 2020
• Proving he wasn't flustered, Gay judged length well, left the ball well, and picked his shots, especially against dangerous New Zealand quicks Will O'Rourke and Smith.
  — ABC News, 18 June 2026
• Beau Webster offers steady control and batting depth if selected, while Lyon, with 562 Test wickets, provides the stability that allows the front-line quicks to attack in bursts.
  — Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
• If Cummins is ruled out beyond the series opener, starting on November 21, Australia will need more than one answer in a five-Test series with short gaps and two senior quicks managing workloads.
  — Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
• As one of the marquee burners in the talent-rich fields of Los Angeles, Ross has Power 4 quicks — Notre Dame, Washington and Auburn were among the blue-blood offers — on a mid-major frame (5-foot-10, 180 pounds).
  — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025