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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

Preventing poisonings and seeking help promptly if they are suspected are key to protecting children.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Instead of heading back to Tallahassee to then promptly drive back down, FAMU has stayed in the Miami area between games.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of promptly

Adverb

The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office, which doubles as the region’s medical examiner, did not immediately respond to a request for information.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
Requests for comment sent to the Bourbon County Sheriff's Office and the local circuit court clerk were not immediately returned.

— Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of immediately

Adverb

Goldman Sachs economist Daan Struyven warned in a recent note that prices could still reach $120 a barrel as the war, now in its seventh month, continues to disrupt shipping.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Terry has been shoved over the railing by an unknown assailant, and is now bleeding out on the floor below.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of now

Adverb

Yan finally reached the Major Leagues last month, shortly before his 30th birthday, after years of incredible effort.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
He was taken to the medical center as a precaution and Ferrari confirmed shortly before the race resumed that he had been released and was OK.

— Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of shortly

Adverb

Both players were able to end points quickly, and Sabalenka also showed off some impressive speed in tracking down drop shots.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Consumers across many Asian markets are willing to experiment with new flavors and restaurant concepts, creating opportunities for brands to generate awareness and trial quickly, Tan said.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of quickly

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