1
as in quickly
with great speed
if they don't arrive pronto, we'll have to go to the movie without them
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2
as in immediately
without delay
the kind of boss who wants everything pronto
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Recent Examples of pronto
Activists who want the waste moved, pronto, have been worrying as storms eat away the dirt road leading to the surfing beach at San Onofre.
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Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024
The Eagles need Jalen Hurts back pronto.
—Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Jan. 2023
Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024
The Eagles need Jalen Hurts back pronto.
—Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronto
Adverb
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The clerk's office for Cook County, Illinois, where the pontiff lived previously, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The Pakistani claim has not been corroborated and could not be immediately verified by Newsweek.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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Don’t forget to take advantage of the signature St. Regis butler service, which will promptly fulfill requests for packing needs, garment pressing, restaurant reservations and a cup of steaming chamomile tea to unwind after a long flight.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Just then, they were joined by Colin Jost as Hegseth — and Pirro promptly spit red wine in his face in surprise.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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That says something, both on their thoughts and the scale of this issue, when considering how swiftly players have spoken out on so many other controversies.—
Katie Whyatt,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Breaking cover, all posts on the London four-piece’s Instagram page were swiftly archived, while its previously dormant TikTok account began to flicker into life.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
1 May 2025
Adverb
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The no-cook meal combines a few of our favorite things—classic protein salads, fresh produce, and a few pickled components—into one treasured tradition that can instantly turn a miserably hot day into a cause for celebration.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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American use Zelle to instantly zip billions of dollars a day to each other.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
Adverb
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In 2018 and 2019, OIG auditors issued separate reports that said Amtrak could strengthen measures to identify fraudulent medical claims sooner.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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The Steelers may have a tough decision to make if there is no movement on the Rodgers front soon.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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The administration has also revoked the visas of more than 1,000 international students, many of whom appeared to have never participated in protests, although those revocations are now on hold.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Lydon emphasized that Prevost’s thinking on such issues could adapt over time but emphasized that as pope, Prevost must now contend with the beliefs of more than a billion Catholics spread across the globe.—
Eric Bradner,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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Shoppers suggest using an electric screwdriver to make assembly even quicker.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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Look no further than the Employee Self-Service Agent, Microsoft’s feature within Microsoft 365 Copilot to make HR and IT tasks quicker and easier for employees.—
Dr. Jeremy Nunn,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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Further visits confirmed that her frequent ear pain was directly linked to her overbite, and in her case, surgery was the only effective solution.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Eventually, though, the lights were turned out and the artist left the stage and headed directly to the airport.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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“Pronto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronto. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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