as in rapidly
with great speed
quickly moved to block the goal
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Recent Examples of quickly
Trinidad and Tobago disputes the spill’s size and severity, saying only 10 barrels spilled on May 1 and were quickly contained.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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
The judges face a ticking clock as local election clerks prepare to finalize ballots for the August primaries by May 26 and decisions in the three cases are likely to come quickly.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
Cameras quickly cut to Hayes, who celebrated the moment with Wilson’s seven-month-old daughter, Gianna, in her arms.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Mature potatoes rot quickly if buried too deep, the rooting end is damaged, or soil is too moist.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Squad and platoon leaders can quickly launch drones to scout terrain, identify enemy positions and adjust movements without waiting for external support.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
The trick, according to Brier, is to identify as quickly as possible those with value from those that are not going anywhere or are too early for primetime.
—Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Units that run for extended periods at low temperatures may wear out more quickly than those used intermittently or in an eco-friendly mode.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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
The judges face a ticking clock as local election clerks prepare to finalize ballots for the August primaries by May 26 and decisions in the three cases are likely to come quickly.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
Cameras quickly cut to Hayes, who celebrated the moment with Wilson’s seven-month-old daughter, Gianna, in her arms.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Mature potatoes rot quickly if buried too deep, the rooting end is damaged, or soil is too moist.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Squad and platoon leaders can quickly launch drones to scout terrain, identify enemy positions and adjust movements without waiting for external support.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
The trick, according to Brier, is to identify as quickly as possible those with value from those that are not going anywhere or are too early for primetime.
—Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Units that run for extended periods at low temperatures may wear out more quickly than those used intermittently or in an eco-friendly mode.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickly
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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Vegas has swiftly made a reputation for having the best entertainment experience, in-arena atmosphere and other alliterative buzz phrases.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Misconduct will be addressed swiftly and fairly, and leadership will set the tone for professionalism at every level.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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Dabur Ltd stall, an Indian multinational consumer goods company, manufactures Ayurvedic products as well as other fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), is seen during the exhibition.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can create pressure to move faster than necessary.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Additionally, Davies said the property was set up for such a purpose years ago, meaning the project was able to move forward quicker.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Randle didn’t try to finesse or quick-shot it, but went up strong.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
5 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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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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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
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“Quickly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickly. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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