as in rapidly
with great speed
quickly moved to block the goal
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Recent Examples of quickly
The spikes in volume didn’t indicate whether the trades were buy or sell orders, but based on how prices moved as they were placed other traders quickly deduced that someone was selling oil futures, a bet on the value of the commodity falling, and buying stock futures, a bet on a market rebound.
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Within days, China’s surprise intervention in the deal quickly shattered that hope, as Beijing stepped up efforts to discourage Chinese AI founders from moving their businesses offshore.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Firefighters were able to get to the scene so quickly, in part, because of the proximity of a fire station.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The game felt like a scrimmage that quickly turned into a flood.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2026
As the oil blockade quickly exhausts Cuba’s supply of fuel, triggering a series of lengthy, island-wide blackouts, many here are exhausted and are becoming increasingly vocal about their desire for fundamental changes in Cuba.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
That year the storied lot also played host to Moesha, the one and only hit sitcom on the fledgling—and quickly tanking—network UPN, which had just begun filming its fourth season.
—Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026
Without the element of surprise, a US ground operation, even with vastly superior firepower, could quickly turn into a bloodbath.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
John Cassidy, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Within days, China’s surprise intervention in the deal quickly shattered that hope, as Beijing stepped up efforts to discourage Chinese AI founders from moving their businesses offshore.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Firefighters were able to get to the scene so quickly, in part, because of the proximity of a fire station.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The game felt like a scrimmage that quickly turned into a flood.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2026
As the oil blockade quickly exhausts Cuba’s supply of fuel, triggering a series of lengthy, island-wide blackouts, many here are exhausted and are becoming increasingly vocal about their desire for fundamental changes in Cuba.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
That year the storied lot also played host to Moesha, the one and only hit sitcom on the fledgling—and quickly tanking—network UPN, which had just begun filming its fourth season.
—Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026
Without the element of surprise, a US ground operation, even with vastly superior firepower, could quickly turn into a bloodbath.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickly
Adverb
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Shooting percentages rapidly decreased after the intermission, and each team scored just 11 points in the third quarter.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Stock prices will rapidly go back up.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Particular kudos for being able to respond swiftly and smoothly to special needs and impromptu requests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The attack had punctured an air of invulnerability created by the 1967 Six-Day War, in which Israel had swiftly captured the Golan Heights, the Sinai Peninsula, the West Bank, and Gaza from its Arab neighbors.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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For a metro growing as fast as Charlotte, stores that survive will have clear identity on price, in-store experience or convenience, Lempert said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Hours were spent on Zoom calls with Garden (based in England) poring over match film on Wyscout, Olsson quick to point out the flaws and areas of improvement and Garden quicker to point out the strengths.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The culinary brand’s stainless steel ProBond Luxe line, handcrafted in Italy, uses its aluminum core to conduct 35 percent more heat to cook meals even quicker and has a mirror-polished exterior that shines and is highly durable.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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See our meteor shower calendar There are a number of significant meteor shower events that are expected to peak soon, offering great opportunities to see more meteors (shooting stars).—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The only blemish in that span was a seventh-inning walk to Beck, who was promptly caught stealing.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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William is sent on a spy-adjacent mission by Captain Ezekiel Richardson that takes him through Great Dismal Swamp on the North Carolina–Virginia border, where he promptly gets lost and seriously injured until Ian, who is working as a liaison with the Native tribes, comes upon him.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Charges against him related to the shooting were not immediately filed, and his name was not released.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ames had her home tested after that, and those results confirmed the house had mold − with high enough levels in the air alone that experts told the Ames family to leave their home immediately.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Quickly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickly. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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