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as in swift
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
she's a quick wit, always ready with a pun or joke when the moment calls for one
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2
as in fast
having or showing quickness of mind
a quick lad, he immediately caught on to how the machinery operated
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3
as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
a quick run through the car wash, and your vehicle will look as good as new
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4
as in breathing
having or showing life
after the battle, there was a hurried accounting of the quick and the dead
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as in keen
able to sense slight impressions or differences
parlayed her quick eye for beauty into ownership of a top modeling agency
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as in gone
archaic
containing unborn young within the body
a woman quick with child
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as in quickly
with great speed
watch out, as the cars pass by here pretty quick
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as in heart
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
that nasty comment cut me to the quick
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Recent Examples of quick
Harry Kazakian, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
The original rat killer Published April 25, 2007 With one quick flick of his wrist, Scott Mellanby felled a rodent and became part of South Florida sports lore.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
EW.com, 23 May 2025
Bains needs to play quicker to separate from defenders so he isn’t restricted to the perimeter offensively so often.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2022
Down by 7 with 4:30 to go in the third quarter, Brady delivered a quick out to Edelman, who then connected with Danny Amendola for the 51-yard touchdown pass.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Dec. 2021
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Adjective
No matter how small your business, here is a quick blueprint for strengthening your defense against common cyber threats:
Start with the basics.
—Harry Kazakian, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
The original rat killer Published April 25, 2007 With one quick flick of his wrist, Scott Mellanby felled a rodent and became part of South Florida sports lore.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Adverb
Per Deadline Hollywood, which first reported the cancellation, viewership for season 3 was still solid but the show slipped out of Nielsen's Top 10 Originals chart quicker than its predecessors, and the decision to cancel ultimately came down to the show's hefty price tag.
—EW.com, 23 May 2025
Bains needs to play quicker to separate from defenders so he isn’t restricted to the perimeter offensively so often.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Noun
But a turnaround that quick will cost you: the service is $400 for GenVisa and $799 for FastPort, and that’s not including any government fees.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2022
Down by 7 with 4:30 to go in the third quarter, Brady delivered a quick out to Edelman, who then connected with Danny Amendola for the 51-yard touchdown pass.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Dec. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quick
Adjective
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The Checkers’ response, however, was swift and decisive.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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But the House adjourned without taking up the measure, amid swift opposition from business groups.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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The White House has also called for faster regulatory approval for reactors – including small modular reactors.—
Pippa Stevens,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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And with a massive battery and blazing fast performance, it’s built to keep up with however messy your digital life gets.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The consequences of warming will probably vary widely across the world, the report found: rapid thawing of Arctic sea ice, drier seasons in the Amazon, excess rain in places such as Alaska, northern Europe and the Sahel in north-central Africa.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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When this period of rapid expansion concludes, Nvidia’s valuation will likely drop significantly.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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If her body isn’t always willing, her mind and her heart are still keen on the sport, so Press makes her most valuable contributions now in the quiet of the locker room.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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According to insiders, Ahuja still believes in Rothman and wasn’t keen on a big shake-up, not when the studio has momentum, is profitable and is about to undertake the ambitious and risky move of releasing all four of Sam Mendes’ Beatles films in April 2028.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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So many firsts, gone, charred to ash, just remnants of an area that once represented Black prosperity and joy.—
Maya Richard-Craven,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The original pioneers were mostly busy making non-hyperpop or gone: SOPHIE tragically died in 2021; 100 gecs spent years toiling to make their zany stadium-rock second album.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
3 Oct. 2024
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All of our hearts are broken … our sadness is gut wrenching - there’s a hole, something is missing.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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Pregnant women are at high risk for severe disease and studies show that the likelihood of miscarriage, stillbirth and pregnancy complications like preeclampsia, blood clots, heart and kidney damage and hypertension are much higher among women who develop COVID-19 during pregnancy.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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However, none were willing to comment publicly, reflecting the reluctance of local politicians to openly criticize controversial decisions in a city governed by a strong-mayor system.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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This state is filled with alternative perspectives, people who truly care about their communities, not the next election, and are willing to serve a term or two on the school board, county council, as a county executive, state representative and yes, Congress.—
Michelle Jefferson,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2025
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Charlie Davis Season: 46 Placed: 2nd If Q was the hurricane blowing through Survivor 46, Davis was a source of calm geniality at the center, constantly quoting Taylor Swift songs while obscuring his careful, clever gameplay.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
29 May 2025
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The 76 gasoline brand, after all, evokes the patriotism of 1776 — a clever marketing ploy.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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“Quick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quick. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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