as in quickly
with great speed
horses galloping fleetly across the plain
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleetly
Adverb
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After September’s move, Kalshi traders quickly repriced the rest of 2025, concentrating on a two-cut scenario (October and December) and leaving a tail for only one more cut or, less likely, a larger November–December adjustment.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025 -
The president imposed crippling tariffs on China in April but then quickly lowered them.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Using this, the team, after exposing and developing a wafer, rapidly froze the developer to 32°F (–175°C), stopping everything in place.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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With nothing but West Ham’s rapidly retreating defence in front of him, and an instant four-on-four, Guimaraes drove forward before picking out Murphy to his right, in a position to isolate left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf with a one-vs-one.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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All efforts should be made to restore power and water supply as swiftly as possible wherever it's been disrupted.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Cozy Earth Soft Woven Long Sleeve Pajama Set Loungewear, bedding, and more are up to 50 percent off during Cozy Earth’s Last Chance Sale, but popular picks are selling out fast.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Blue Jays got the scoring started early and fast after outfielder Davis Schneider took Dodgers starter Blake Snell deep in the first inning.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Quince Flowknit Mid-Rise Jogger The Quince pants are crafted from a blend of recycled polyester and spandex, which is quick-drying, moisture-wicking, and stretchy for ultimate comfort while traveling.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Logistically, digital media offers lower distribution costs, quicker showing turnarounds and easier technology to use.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Fleetly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleetly. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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