PRESTO Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

presto

adverb

Definition of presto

as in quickly

with great speed the hungry men dived into the food and, presto, it was gone

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Nothing matters more right now than completing demolition and cleanup as quickly and safely as possible to protect the health and safety of Boyle Heights and East LA.

— City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
While Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) have been the gold standard for training AI models, there is an increasing focus on chips that can run inferencing processes quickly while also being more energy efficient.

— Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Definition of quickly

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Rabbit’s wide-leg EZ Pants are made of a silky, breathable blend of polyester and spandex, which keeps them airy and lends to their impressive quick-drying and anti-chafing properties.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
So with all of that said and the context on our backgrounds real quick, let’s get into the topic at hand.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 July 2026

Definition of quick

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All of this spells the need for clear rules and for lawmakers and law enforcement to catch up with this rapidly changing transportation.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Its tendency to rapidly reproduce, forming dense colonies on underwater surfaces, can clog pipes, pumps and critical water infrastructure while disrupting local ecosystems.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of rapidly

Adverb

This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Most charging sites in California will include eight to 16 fast-charging stalls, said Walmart spokesperson Kelsey Bohl.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of fast

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Diaz, 52, suffered burns to her arm and stomach while trying to incinerate the car and was soon charged with Lopez’s murder, according to a court transcript and a criminal complaint.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Serving quick-cooking shrimp means that your family can enjoy dinner even sooner.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

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