1
as in quickly
with great speed
if they don't arrive pronto, we'll have to go to the movie without them
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2
as in immediately
without delay
the kind of boss who wants everything pronto
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Recent Examples of pronto
Activists who want the waste moved, pronto, have been worrying as storms eat away the dirt road leading to the surfing beach at San Onofre.
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Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024
The Eagles need Jalen Hurts back pronto.
—Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Jan. 2023
Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024
The Eagles need Jalen Hurts back pronto.
—Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronto
Adverb
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Trump suspends refugee program for most, except Afrikaners Upon taking office, Trump immediately suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and ordered most potential refugees to remain in other countries.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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When asked who cooks at their house, Shelton, 48, immediately praised Stefani, 55.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Adverb
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Don’t forget to take advantage of the signature St. Regis butler service, which will promptly fulfill requests for packing needs, garment pressing, restaurant reservations and a cup of steaming chamomile tea to unwind after a long flight.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Just then, they were joined by Colin Jost as Hegseth — and Pirro promptly spit red wine in his face in surprise.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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The clubs have an agreement in principle over a structure to pay the £50million ($64.8m) price in three instalments and Madrid are working to conclude the situation swiftly.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Putin’s proposal came after more than three months of diplomacy kick-started by Trump, who promised during his campaign to end the devastating war swiftly — though it’s been hard to pull off.—
Mehmet Guzel,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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The sunlit hues instantly brighten a space by reflecting more light and bringing in an optimistic energy. 6.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Then a sudden switch: a bellicose, spine-stiffening bass line, and the instantly infamous refrain.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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Kendall Myles, 20, was apprehended after a brief foot chase through the French Quarter soon after the escape.—
Stepheny Price , Nate Foy,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
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In hindsight, trying to make a follow-up so soon after Motor-Cycle wasn’t in her best interests.—
Jeff Gage,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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The couple, who married in 2005, now live in Florida and share four daughters.—
Ale Russian,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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For now, OpenAI relies on the smartphones and web browsers people use to access ChatGPT—products that are all made by business rivals.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Shoppers suggest using an electric screwdriver to make assembly even quicker.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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Catch up quick: The SFMTA first installed the center-running bike lane, which spanned eight blocks, in August 2023 to create a more visible and protected corridor for bicyclists.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
9 May 2025
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The budget reconciliation bill, which the House of Representatives passed in April, does not directly mention cuts to Medicaid.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Further visits confirmed that her frequent ear pain was directly linked to her overbite, and in her case, surgery was the only effective solution.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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“Pronto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronto. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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