as in quickly
with great speed
summer vacation has gone by way too rapidly
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Adverb
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However, this carbon debt can be paid back swiftly.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025 -
Putin’s proposal came after more than three months of diplomacy kick-started by Trump, who promised during his campaign to end the devastating war swiftly — though it’s been hard to pull off.—
Mehmet Guzel,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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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,
11 May 2025
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Machine learning routines can run faster on the chip than through software, better data throughput from the camera sensors allows for faster performance, power can be managed more efficiently, and more.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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Shoppers suggest using an electric screwdriver to make assembly even quicker.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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Catch up quick: The SFMTA first installed the center-running bike lane, which spanned eight blocks, in August 2023 to create a more visible and protected corridor for bicyclists.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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Kendall Myles, 20, was apprehended after a brief foot chase through the French Quarter soon after the escape.—
Stepheny Price , Nate Foy,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
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In hindsight, trying to make a follow-up so soon after Motor-Cycle wasn’t in her best interests.—
Jeff Gage,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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“Rapidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapidly. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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