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 Two teams — McLaren and Aston Martin — are expected to bring big upgrade packages to the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, and this race is anticipated to be less about energy deployment and more about driving quickly without making a mistake. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026 With a void in leadership and production, the Horned Frogs will need someone to step up quickly. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026 Someone in the stadium spotted him, notified MLB, and the league office quickly alerted Anaheim. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026 This isn’t always the case; the introduction of AirPower was quickly sidelined, and Apple returned to the industry standard. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Someone caught the kiss on camera, and the footage quickly went viral. — Lesya Lapina & Sergey Hyugge, The Dial, 21 July 2026 Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026 China’s energy resilience and its ability to quickly and cheaply produce goods for other nations have helped buffer some of the economic impact from the war in Iran. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickly

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In China, people and businesses have rapidly embraced AI technologies that have prospered with state support.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
Due to the hot weather, the caterpillars were growing rapidly, increasing both in size and appetite.

— Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Definition of rapidly

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Anything below 20,000 double rubs may wear down faster and is better suited to a bouclé loveseat, accent chair or other low-traffic piece of bouclé furniture.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
That adoption, which had previously been unreported, seems consistent for a team that leans on data, employs a Gen Z roster and trusts a coaching staff stocked with millennials who care how fast their pitchers throw ball four.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of fast

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Parsons used acrylic, a relatively new, quick-drying medium that few artists of her generation had yet taken up.

— John Yau, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026
Sorge said that this class of space debris decelerates quicker, and also once on the surface the pieces are also more recognizable than broken up chunks of metal.

— Leonard David, Space.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of quick

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Munster, who has extensively researched Ebola, was locked out of his lab soon after the January detention.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
The organization has also installed four emergency clinic modules for local healthcare facilities, with a fifth expected to open soon.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of soon

Adverb

Red pops up if the AI finds a critical concern based on the notes and alerts the clinician, who may need to act promptly.

— Joseph Kim, NPR, 23 July 2026
Leaders must embrace these solutions promptly to maintain competitiveness, as the window for this critical shift is rapidly closing.

— Mark Bishof, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of promptly

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Draiblate’s skills and leadership ability were immediately clear, according to José-Luis Novo, the symphony’s conductor and artistic director.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The Jayhawks seemed to respond immediately cutting into that eight-point deficit.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

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