as in rapidly
with great speed
quickly moved to block the goal
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Recent Examples of quickly
The Justice Department provided the files in response to a subpoena from the committee, but Democrats and some Republicans quickly noted that the cache was made up mostly of material already available in the public domain.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Antisemitism, white supremacy, conspiracy theories, even school shooter videos quickly flood young men’s and even children’s timelines, said Miller-Idriss, the Manosphere researcher.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
There is no excuse for a system that allows these weapons to be purchased so quickly and so easily.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
If Lee’s return feels stale or ineffective, fan sentiment could turn quickly—something WWE is clearly aware of.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This student’s outbursts had been an ongoing issue for three years, and Elliot quickly realized that few teachers had received the necessary restraint training to handle this student.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Take every precaution to never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially in extreme heat when car interiors can quickly become hazardous.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Harrell played all but three snaps in Friday night’s 34-11 loss to Appalachian State, being replaced by Grayson Loftis while dealing with a leg cramp late in the third quarter, but quickly returned.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Striking that balance between affordability and panache has quickly become the brand’s calling card since the 2021 debut of Scarlet Lady.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Antisemitism, white supremacy, conspiracy theories, even school shooter videos quickly flood young men’s and even children’s timelines, said Miller-Idriss, the Manosphere researcher.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
There is no excuse for a system that allows these weapons to be purchased so quickly and so easily.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
If Lee’s return feels stale or ineffective, fan sentiment could turn quickly—something WWE is clearly aware of.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This student’s outbursts had been an ongoing issue for three years, and Elliot quickly realized that few teachers had received the necessary restraint training to handle this student.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Take every precaution to never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially in extreme heat when car interiors can quickly become hazardous.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Harrell played all but three snaps in Friday night’s 34-11 loss to Appalachian State, being replaced by Grayson Loftis while dealing with a leg cramp late in the third quarter, but quickly returned.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Striking that balance between affordability and panache has quickly become the brand’s calling card since the 2021 debut of Scarlet Lady.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickly
Adverb
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To maintain tanks’ relevance, Russian and Ukrainian soldiers have covered them in different configurations of armor as ad hoc solutions to rapidly shifting tactics.—
Marco Hernandez,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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AeroVironment highlighted that the AMP-HEL prototyping effort is part of the Army’s broader modernization initiative to rapidly develop and field DE solutions to defeat a range of threats, including drones and other airborne systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In Giulio Bertelli’s striking debut feature film Agon, which had its premiere in Venice this week, the 2024 Olympics are swiftly approaching.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mornings are also heating up faster than afternoons.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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If your flowering plants are spent, add some quick-growing annuals for a pop of color in the garden.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Harris portrays a free-spirited yet quick-calculating middleman with playful wit.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Southwest Airlines passengers will soon begin seeing a new security device on the carrier's newest Boeing 737s.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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To adapt, my business offers 24/7 rapid service, responds promptly to every enquiry, and goes out of our way to accommodate each client.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Moved by her mother’s words, the couple got engaged on July 23, 2025, and decided to plan their wedding immediately.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Officers said — and video showed — the rancher moved his hands into his jacket after exiting his truck immediately following the crash.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Quickly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickly. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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