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
If Cummins is ruled out beyond the series opener, starting on November 21, Australia will need more than one answer in a five-Test series with short gaps and two senior quicks managing workloads.
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Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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).
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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).
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quicks
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Gizmo’s incredible adoption story has certainly melted hearts online after Neveux documented her journey on TikTok (@saviiirose).—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Our hearts are with the family, friends, and fellow crew members grieving this unimaginable loss.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Apollo, there’s a chance everyone will hate your guts in unison, and there’s no recovery.—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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Cover the pumpkin guts with a pile of leaves or other brown materials, and make sure the bin is tightly sealed to keep animals out.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Remembered annually in Michigan and elsewhere, the shipwreck reminds people of the Great Lakes' power and the thousands of other ships and souls that met a similar fate.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Partezana, now 95, still experiences pain related to how the blast affected his bones and cartilage.—
Hope Hodge Seck,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Calcium promotes healthy bones.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In the minds of many – but not all – hurricane and climate experts, Melissa’s terrifying trip through the Caribbean also piled on evidence of the increasing influence of a warming ocean on an evolving hurricane landscape.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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How much the redistricting plan changes voters' minds is up for debate.—
Jahd Khalil,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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The inside is dark and twisted, much like her own insides.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Your insides become weightless, like when a fast elevator suddenly stops, or a plane drops from turbulence.—
Stephanie Land,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Quicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quicks. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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