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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Before Sunday’s game, Lakers coach JJ Redick shared that Reaves and Doncic are doing everything in their ability to return as quickly as possible.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026 -
Acquired before last year’s trade deadline from the Colorado Rockies, Bird was quickly demoted after struggling in his initial Yankee stint.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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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Full of hearty flavors and filling vegetables, this rustic, comforting dinner comes together swiftly thanks to your slow cooker.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Shor worked out a way for quantum computers to swiftly solve a couple of math problems that classical computers could complete only after many billions of years.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Streamline a process by clearing your inbox fast, or create a short prep ritual before workouts, then track how your energy holds up.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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His answers roll a little faster.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Keep feet cozy and warm with plush slippers, cozy pajama sets, quick dry towels, velvet hair bows and more.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Recent advances in textiles have brought many quick-drying outdoor rugs to market.—
Jessica Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Fleetly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleetly. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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