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posthaste

adverb

Definition of posthastenext
as in quickly
with great speed ran posthaste for the doctor

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posthaste
  1. quickly
  2. rapidly
  3. swiftly
  4. quick
  5. soon
  6. fast
  7. promptly
  8. immediately
Adverb
  • Both players were able to end points quickly, and Sabalenka also showed off some impressive speed in tracking down drop shots.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Consumers across many Asian markets are willing to experiment with new flavors and restaurant concepts, creating opportunities for brands to generate awareness and trial quickly, Tan said.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of quickly
Adverb
  • In its premiere, this was a Korean Cherry Orchard performed in Korean for audiences that needed no primer on its setting, the rapidly changing globalized city where the characters’ home is threatening to disappear.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • These will cause glucose to flood the bloodstream quite rapidly, and then your pancreas responds by pumping out all this insulin.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of rapidly
Adverb
  • The Justice Department last spring subpoenaed witnesses before a Washington grand jury as part of an investigation into Brennan but swiftly withdrew the subpoenas in favor of voluntary interviews.
    — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Once the race restarted, Gasly tumbled down the order while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen rose to fight Russell for first, with the pair swiftly joined by Antonelli.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of swiftly
Adverb
  • As a result, Price matured much quicker than the other kids in the neighborhood while Butler persevered against cancer.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Back in Canada, Cohan said his wish list for the local TV industry is to become leaner and quick-footed on the regulatory front.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of quick
Adverb
  • The league Engelbert will soon leave behind in 2026 needs a translator, a bridge builder and a shield.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Along with getting the calls in sooner, Davis is hoping to get the offense going earlier.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of soon
Adverb
  • Because the pace of technological change is accelerating fast.
    — Brittany Murrey, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • With age, however, senescent cells accumulate faster than the body can remove them.
    — Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of fast
Adverb
  • To compete for high-demand talent rather than settling for available candidates, employers must respond promptly, establish transparent hiring timelines and minimize delays between steps.
    — Audrey Payne, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, Ott promptly began his journey home again after pulling off the road.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • The Associated Press could not immediately confirm the report.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Henry falls out of the stones into what is now 1924, but is immediately tossed into an insane asylum in Inverness.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of immediately
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