as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
his alacritous response to every request is "Will do ASAP!"
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alacritous
Adjective
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Practical pitches can gain quick support.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026 -
Amazon’s new delivery options are likely to compete with quick-commerce apps like Instacart, DoorDash, and Uber Eats.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The proposal, which became public in February, was met with swift and decisive pushback from town officials and state lawmakers representing the town.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard credited preparation and training for the swift response to the attack.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There was no immediate confirmation from Iran, where little information has been coming out due to internet outages, round-the-clock airstrikes and tight restrictions on journalists.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Stratton called for an immediate increase to $25 an hour — a position her opponents, who supported a gradual increase to $17 per hour, said reflected naivety and a lack of Washington experience.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And with the proliferation of small presses and the ascendance of self publishing as viable, if less expeditious or prestigious strategies for writers, even the indifference of mainstream publishers is not always the final word.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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The state will ensure there is a full, fair, and expeditious investigation to ensure accountability and justice.—
Greta Bjornson,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Alacritous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alacritous. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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