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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Trinidad and Tobago disputes the spill’s size and severity, saying only 10 barrels spilled on May 1 and were quickly contained.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Between the Oklahoma State orange, the flat brim, the motocross background and the way fans gravitated toward him, Fowler quickly became one of the most recognizable and most popular players on the PGA Tour.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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Neither Moorer nor his attorney could immediately be reached for comment.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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His condition was not immediately clear.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Instead, phone screens are rapidly replacing stores as the place where Chinese consumers buy their condoms, disinfectant, and dishwasher detergent.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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Trouble for Warsh While market sentiment can shift rapidly, traders have removed any probability of a rate cut essentially through April 2031, according to fed funds futures pricing.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Cleaning greasy pot lids promptly prevents stubborn residue from setting in and keeps your cookware looking its best.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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And then the good vibes promptly came to an end.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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In another foul play, the governor’s office swiftly, successfully moved to remove one of the judges, Lee Marsh, who had ruled against the 2022 gerrymander.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Wind that moves the shadows of clouds slowly or swiftly across mountain ranges, shadows that ask nothing of you except to notice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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The ministry said that after the initial strike, the man and his daughter managed to move away from the site, only to be attacked again by the drone, instantly killing the man.—
Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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If the pressure suddenly drops or rises, the app instantly sends a notification.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Plus, Towns’s contract would soon be for fifty-three million dollars per year.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Gas and oil prices are marginally down amid expectations Iran will respond to Trump’s framework soon.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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More and more months go by, and the frozen, now really dead animals stayed in the freezer.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Cases are now reported across multiple countries after passengers disembarked in Africa and Europe, prompting health officials to trace contacts globally.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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“Pronto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronto. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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