as in quickly
with great speed
horses galloping fleetly across the plain
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Adverb
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The game’s objective is to group words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
18 May 2026 -
Some of the day’s most affecting moments came from first-time nominees still processing how quickly their lives have changed.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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The rare neurological disease progresses rapidly.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Lithium-ion systems offer higher energy density but continue to face scrutiny over overheating and thermal runaway incidents, especially as AI data centers scale rapidly and demand larger backup power systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Here, the oyster clamped swiftly shut, pinching Yara’s finger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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And more drugs moving swiftly through development means hope for patients around the world desperately awaiting new medicines.—
Damian Garde,
STAT,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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By emphasizing a chase being driven by the Mandalorian, the tone of the ride feels faster.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Games are, in fact, faster, but even the players who haven’t gained a bit of speed are stealing bases at a higher rate.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Adverb
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The ability to recover quicker could spell trouble for the Las Vegas Golden Knights, who begin their third-round series against the Avalanche on Wednesday.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
20 May 2026
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In the case of nutrient deficiency, feed your zucchini with a quick-acting liquid fertilizer that is high in nitrogen, such as fish emulsion.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
19 May 2026
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“Fleetly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleetly. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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