QUICKLY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

quickly

adverb

Definition of quickly

as in rapidly

with great speed quickly moved to block the goal

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Recent Examples of quickly Nothing matters more right now than completing demolition and cleanup as quickly and safely as possible to protect the health and safety of Boyle Heights and East LA. — City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026 While Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) have been the gold standard for training AI models, there is an increasing focus on chips that can run inferencing processes quickly while also being more energy efficient. — Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 July 2026 Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026 Styles quickly zipped up his black trousers, but not before eagle-eyed fans caught a peek. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026 Days before a state deadline to withdraw ballot measures in late June, Regan publicly offered to trim the wealth tax to 2% over two years, an offer Newsom quickly rejected. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 This is all moving quickly, but Sanders’ decision not to follow Shah in endorsing a more contested, open replacement fight may allow his critics to gain the high ground. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 7 July 2026 Rather than overwhelming targets with sheer volume, HIMARS focuses on delivering accurate fires while quickly relocating to avoid counterbattery attacks. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026 The Little Nell is a landmark hotel in Aspen, a slopeside property that opened in 1989 and very quickly became the chicest ski hotel in the US, if not the world. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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All of this spells the need for clear rules and for lawmakers and law enforcement to catch up with this rapidly changing transportation.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Its tendency to rapidly reproduce, forming dense colonies on underwater surfaces, can clog pipes, pumps and critical water infrastructure while disrupting local ecosystems.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of rapidly

Adverb

This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Most charging sites in California will include eight to 16 fast-charging stalls, said Walmart spokesperson Kelsey Bohl.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of fast

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Diaz, 52, suffered burns to her arm and stomach while trying to incinerate the car and was soon charged with Lopez’s murder, according to a court transcript and a criminal complaint.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Serving quick-cooking shrimp means that your family can enjoy dinner even sooner.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

Definition of soon

Adverb

If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Consumers can help protect themselves from skimming by inspecting card readers before use, covering the keypad when entering a PIN, monitoring account activity regularly, and promptly reporting suspicious transactions to their financial institution.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Definition of promptly

Adverb

Affidavits supporting the Johnsons’ arrests were not immediately available Friday evening.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who voted against the proposal in mid-June, voiced fears that the list of noncitizen voters would immediately be seized by federal immigration authorities.

— Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

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