as in hearts
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
that nasty comment cut me to the quick
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Recent Examples of quicks
As one of the marquee burners in the talent-rich fields of Los Angeles, Ross has Power 4 quicks — Notre Dame, Washington and Auburn were among the blue-blood offers — on a mid-major frame (5-foot-10, 180 pounds).
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quicks
Noun
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As the sun was setting, hundreds of North Texans — many clad in black — gathered with candles and posters in their hands and solidarity in their hearts.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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Michelle and Zooey are the perfect duo to bring this cinematic joyride to life—they’re both original, fearless comedians with huge hearts and a willingness to be funny on horseback.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fish that will be made into a filet are split, with the meat heading in one direction, and the guts and roe down another conveyer belt.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Two of Pluto's midsize moons may be made of the guts of its largest moon, Charon, new research suggests.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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But those poor souls would be missing out on a terrific whiskey that really deserves to be enjoyed.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Despite the setbacks, a few brave souls are still willing to bet on a movie business revival.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nvidia looks like the biggest winner, but other companies have made their bones as chip makers, too.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Top Paw Velvet Orthopedic Couch Dog Bed Just like humans need a comfortable and supportive mattress, dogs also benefit from a bed that supports their bones and joints.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Effective leaders treat their minds like a gym.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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But all is not lost, because there are ways to change people’s minds.—
Sarah Stein Lubrano,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Red Planet’s mantle is permanently trapped beneath an unmoving outer crust preserving the planet’s insides.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
28 Aug. 2025
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My insides were going septic sometimes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Quicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quicks. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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