as in quickly
with great speed
the scared dog ran lickety-split for home
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Recent Examples of lickety-split
Mexico had apparently agreed to it, but the deal was derailed by the Mexican-American War, and California lickety-split became a part of the United States.
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
That means the Neapolitan-style pizzas are served lickety-split and the crust bubbles up extra chewy with tasty, charred edges.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
Self-serve kiosks now allow people who prefer lickety-split transactions to simply scan a QR code, drop their package or unboxed return item, and leave.
—Heather Newman, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Initially priced at $9.25 million, the price was lickety-split dropped to $8.75 million.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2023
Thankfully, the accelerator isn’t overly sensitive, because pinning it rockets the MoonBike to its 26-mph claimed top speed lickety-split.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 17 Apr. 2023
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
That means the Neapolitan-style pizzas are served lickety-split and the crust bubbles up extra chewy with tasty, charred edges.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
Self-serve kiosks now allow people who prefer lickety-split transactions to simply scan a QR code, drop their package or unboxed return item, and leave.
—Heather Newman, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Initially priced at $9.25 million, the price was lickety-split dropped to $8.75 million.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2023
Thankfully, the accelerator isn’t overly sensitive, because pinning it rockets the MoonBike to its 26-mph claimed top speed lickety-split.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 17 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lickety-split
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
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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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Aside from March’s numbers, the labor market has remained stagnant, buoyed only by health care gains thanks, in part, to America’s rapidly aging population.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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After re-entering the atmosphere, the spacecraft will fall rapidly until about 6,000 feet above the sea, when three parachutes will deploy to slow Orion’s descent to about 20 mph.—
Tom Costello,
NBC news,
10 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
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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The counter in the market’s far right corner, dubbed Club 104, is reserved for emerging talents, changing every few weeks (sometimes sooner).—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cost concerns are expected to surface during midterms this fall, and an analysis by the nonprofit PowerLines found residents are not likely to get a break any time soon because new gas and electricity rate hike requests could affect more than 80 million Americans.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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