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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snappily
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Request feedback early and refine quickly, then share the vision in plain words to invite support from every direction.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026 -
Paramedics in the area responded quickly, according to Robert Luckritz, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services chief.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Then, connect the last hole and button, tuck in and fold neatly.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Pair them with a soft, cozy lounge set from Lillusory and a Vera Bradley belt bag that keeps your essentials neatly tucked away and your hands free for a last-minute snack before boarding.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Young hunters can also expect pennies, treats and other surprises along the route—enough to keep the afternoon lively.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Close to lively Lower Greenville in the coveted M Streets neighborhood, a five-bedroom modern design awaits at 6215 Llano Ave.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Once acquired, the UAV rapidly speeds towards the target, crashing into it.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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The downward trend is happening a bit earlier than originally projected, Bell said on Wednesday, crediting public health groundwork that has helped rapidly identify cases and potential exposures and drive quarantine guidance.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Empty containers in the wrong locations, ships gridlocked outside of ports and other logistical problems raised prices sharply for a wide variety of goods.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Noem made the statement during a four-hour hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where lawmakers sharply criticized the department’s aggressive immigration enforcement.—
Mathew Miranda
Updated March 4,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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During the exchange, Lindo, 73, playfully shoved Jordan, 39, who was seated in front of him.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Mar. 2026
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The returning favorite—which was playfully announced online in a nod to social outrage—features two crispy Original Recipe Tenders wrapped in a tortilla with lettuce, tomato, and Pepper Mayo.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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He was swiftly transported hundreds of miles away to Louisiana, where he was detained at the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Construction concluded swiftly the following May, with a formal dedication on June 1, 1927.—
Sarah M. Boye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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Rather than wait on her line tho, Sesno smartly came forward and plucked the ball out of the air before a shot could be taken.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Pleasantly engineered and smartly shaped, the 2026 Uncharted has a plump price tag to boot.—
Marty Padgett,
The Drive,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Snappily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappily. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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