PDQ Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

PDQ

adverb

ˌpē-(ˌ)dē-ˈkyü

Definition of PDQ

as in promptly

without delay the boss wants the report, and he wants it PDQ

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Adverb

Report a new lump, thickened area, persistent ulcer or unexplained bleeding promptly.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2026
When Weiss and her aides shift coverage closer to Israel’s point of view, their actions promptly leak to outlets like the Guardian and Status, the daily media newsletter that has relentlessly chronicled Weiss’ real and perceived missteps.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of promptly

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Multiple states now restrict forever chemicals, with Minnesota last year banning the intentional addition of PFAS to 11 categories of consumer products, including dental floss.

— Margaret Hetherman The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
In retrospect, many Democrats now think that the candidates in 2020 were too willing to bow to pressure with cameras rolling.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of now

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In a crisis, hitting a minor financial ratio covenant can trigger technical defaults, instantly freezing access to capital.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
These washable fabric patches can be applied by peeling and sticking to instantly cover stains and personalize clothing, no sewing or ironing needed.

— TIME Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of instantly

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The story’s main conceit was that scientists discover an Earth-like planet directly opposite our own in the same orbit around the sun, always hidden from our vantage point.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
Trump posted a video Thursday night that directly called El-Sayed a member of the group, which was founded in Egypt; his administration has designated chapters as terrorist organizations.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of directly

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Israeli troops arrived shortly before the attack, which seemed to embolden the settlers, Khrzhanovskiy said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Surveillance video shows 24-year-old Joshua Flores walking along Western Avenue with a machete shortly before his arrest.

— Logan Hall, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of shortly

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