as in rapidly
with great speed
quickly moved to block the goal
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Recent Examples of quickly
During the event, several confrontations broke out, but were quickly calmed by police, who had formed a perimeter around Zellerbach Hall.
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The few who have flirted with defying the president have quickly seen their reelection fortunes falter.
—Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
From Late Pregnancy Into Early Recovery Needs shift quickly after delivery and the apparel has to keep pace.
—Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
According to Alamgir Mahsud, the local police chief, two of the militants were quickly killed by troops while three militants managed to enter the compound before being cornered in an administrative block.
—NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
The data suggest CEOs are preparing for a period of tighter margins and unpredictable input costs, but are still wary of testing customers’ tolerance for price hikes too quickly.
—Lance Lambert, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Investigators quickly spread across the world to find anyone who knew Livelsberger to better understand what could have driven his actions, according to Evans.
—Tonya Simpson, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2025
Because the terrace is constantly exposed to the elements, gradual deterioration happens more quickly.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
The objective is to respond quickly to present trends.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The few who have flirted with defying the president have quickly seen their reelection fortunes falter.
—Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
From Late Pregnancy Into Early Recovery Needs shift quickly after delivery and the apparel has to keep pace.
—Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
According to Alamgir Mahsud, the local police chief, two of the militants were quickly killed by troops while three militants managed to enter the compound before being cornered in an administrative block.
—NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
The data suggest CEOs are preparing for a period of tighter margins and unpredictable input costs, but are still wary of testing customers’ tolerance for price hikes too quickly.
—Lance Lambert, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Investigators quickly spread across the world to find anyone who knew Livelsberger to better understand what could have driven his actions, according to Evans.
—Tonya Simpson, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2025
Because the terrace is constantly exposed to the elements, gradual deterioration happens more quickly.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
The objective is to respond quickly to present trends.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickly
Adverb
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Water levels of small streams may also rise rapidly.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Last month, rapidly-growing 7 Brew Coffee opened its 500th location, adding a stand in New Jersey.—
John Magsam,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Several of the production facilities that CNN analyzed have swiftly replaced villages and farmland, growing by tens of thousands of square feet in the past five years.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Xi has also built up the PLA Rocket Force (PLARF), an elite branch overseeing China’s fast-expanding arsenal of nuclear and ballistic missiles.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Leaders are being pressured to move faster, and do more with less, at the same time.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Surprisingly, the new Prius is a pleasure to drive, and even quicker than some popular gas car models.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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But with Amazon’s new holiday storefront, my cart is filling up quicker than ever before.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Fortunately, overburdened consulates may soon be a thing of the past.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Nov. 2025
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Grant soon moved on, partnering with Gaia, a media company that streams content about alternative medicine and spirituality, to offer another version of his AI model.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The system helps promptly deliver the right air-fuel mixture, and your vehicle is ready to hit the road within seconds, even in cold temperatures.—
Jalen Williams,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Note at the post-merger Hollywood presser this past summer, Paramount Co-Chair Josh Greenstein emphasized that the goal for theatrical release was 15 titles a year promptly — no date was given– and the ultimate goal down the road is 20 movies annually.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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During cross-examination, he was upbraided for long answers that did not immediately answer the question he had been asked.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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More information about the accident wasn’t immediately available.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Quickly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickly. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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