1
as in quickly
with great speed
she snappily completed the job application and handed it to the receptionist
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2
as in neatly
in a strikingly neat and trim manner
the snappily attired male dancers wore top hats and tails
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3
as in lively
in a quick and spirited manner
sang out the square dance calls snappily
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Adverb
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The game’s objective is to group words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
18 May 2026 -
Some of the day’s most affecting moments came from first-time nominees still processing how quickly their lives have changed.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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While the Tory customer of the past felt neatly aligned with the country club aesthetic, the Tory customer today embodies a modern sensibility of polish and dynamism.—
Viv Chen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Trump’s and Harp’s style fits neatly into the ideal image of the world’s female political leaders, including those in China, Wu said.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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The boat holds a cluster of restaurants that draw a steady stream of Cairo locals, which keeps the dining scene feeling lively well into the evening.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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What used to feel lively now often feels congested and harder to enjoy.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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The Emsella Treatment chair does the same for the pelvic floor, generating electromagnetic currents that cause pelvic floor muscles to contract and relax rapidly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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With the floodwaters rapidly rising, how does Fire Country season 4 end?—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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Crime in Los Angeles fell sharply during Villaraigosa’s two terms.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The cost of supplies and operating expenses have risen sharply, putting pressure on profits.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Turner snaked through the gauntlet, as his teammates playfully slapped and shoved him around.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Public weigh-ins saw Nate Diaz toking up while Gina Carano was playfully dancing around in between workouts, admitting that this version of Gina has finally let go of pre-fight anxieties that limited her training before.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Here, the oyster clamped swiftly shut, pinching Yara’s finger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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And more drugs moving swiftly through development means hope for patients around the world desperately awaiting new medicines.—
Damian Garde,
STAT,
18 May 2026
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Maclin tried to move out of the way of any aerial moves, but Santana smartly went to the top rope and hit a big splash on the outside.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Tatis’ throw, which was headed slightly up the line, was smartly cut off by Sung-Mun Song, who turned and fired to home, where Call slid in just before catcher Freddy Fermin’s tag.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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“Snappily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappily. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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