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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

Anyone developing respiratory or eye symptoms after animal exposure should seek medical evaluation promptly.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
The state Department of Environmental Conservation promptly issued a stop-work order.

— Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of promptly

Adverb

Chambers himself is now accused of riot, conspiracy to riot, and money laundering offenses, defense attorney Aitor Martínez Jiménez told the Washington Examiner.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Nov. 2026
To certain journalists, there’s little point in distinguishing between AI and human authorship now that many people use AI to research and draft.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of now

Adverb

The soft, lightweight layer features ribbed detailing that instantly dresses up classic jeans or trousers.

— Kaitlin Gates, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026
Step inside the glassy tower and the mood softens instantly; warm wood panelling, geometric latticework and ikebana arrangements nod to traditional craftsmanship; lantern-like lighting casts a gentle glow across stone floors and neutral textiles.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of instantly

Adverb

Against the Chiefs, Nix said Waddle was asking for the ball shortly before scoring a touchdown near the goal line.

— Sam Jane, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, as the Dutch economy faced severe strain, his economics teacher told the class that banks would never fail, only for a major bank to collapse shortly thereafter.

— , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of shortly

Adverb

Either way, many intimate gatherings around the country are quickly adding a sales pitch.

— Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
In addition, there is an increasing emphasis on developing systems that are modular, allowing them to be quickly adapted and scaled to meet future needs.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of quickly

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