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speedy recovery
quick recovery
expeditious recovery
swift recovery
timely recovery
complete recovery
a speedy return
an expedient return
a rapid return
a hasty return
a prompt return
a swift return
a speedy delivery
a fast delivery
a snappy delivery
a fast-track delivery
a rapid delivery
a timely delivery
a speedy implementation
a hurried implementation
a streamlined implementation
a vigorous implementation
a smooth implementation
an efficient implementation
a speedy conclusion
an accelerated conclusion
a hurried conclusion
a swift conclusion
an immediate conclusion
a sudden conclusion

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective speedy contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of speedy are expeditious, fast, fleet, hasty, quick, rapid, and swift. While all these words mean "moving, proceeding, or acting with celerity," speedy implies quickness of successful accomplishment and may also suggest unusual velocity.

speedy delivery of mail

When can expeditious be used instead of speedy?

The words expeditious and speedy are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, expeditious suggests efficiency together with rapidity of accomplishment.

the expeditious handling of an order

How do fast and rapid relate to one another, in the sense of speedy?

Both fast and rapid are very close in meaning, but fast applies particularly to the thing that moves.

fast horses

When could fleet be used to replace speedy?

Although the words fleet and speedy have much in common, fleet adds the implication of lightness and nimbleness.

fleet runners

When is it sensible to use hasty instead of speedy?

In some situations, the words hasty and speedy are roughly equivalent. However, hasty suggests hurry and precipitousness and often connotes carelessness.

a hasty inspection

When is quick a more appropriate choice than speedy?

While in some cases nearly identical to speedy, quick suggests promptness and the taking of little time.

a quick wit

Where would rapid be a reasonable alternative to speedy?

The synonyms rapid and speedy are sometimes interchangeable, but rapid applies to the movement itself, rather than to the thing that moves.

rapid current

When might swift be a better fit than speedy?

While the synonyms swift and speedy are close in meaning, swift suggests great rapidity coupled with ease of movement.

returned the ball with one swift stroke

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of speedy The annual race takes a speedy, net-downhill 26.2-mile route from Folsom to the Capitol Mall. Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025 American businesses that filed a joint lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s tariffs have petitioned the Supreme Court to hear the case, effectively sidestepping a lower court in search of a speedier resolution. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 June 2025 With two outs and a runner at first, speedy Cedric Mullins dropped a perfect bunt down the third-base line. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 June 2025 Coupang, an e-commerce giant known for its speedy delivery services, was born in Seoul and is now based in Seattle. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for speedy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speedy
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  • Last year, there were 34 incidents of rapid intensification -- when a storm gains at least 35 mph in 24 hours -- which is about twice the average and causes forecasting problems, according to the hurricane center.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
  • New Mexico's Governor Responds A federal emergency declaration was issued by New Mexico's governor on June 17 in response to the Trout Fire's rapid advance.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • This is the most immediate concern for analysts, who watched as oil prices jumped to a five-month high when markets opened in Asia on Monday morning, before falling back down with Brent crude sitting at approximately $79 per barrel.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 June 2025
  • Lower birth weights place babies at a greater risk of health problems, from immediate issues like low oxygen levels to long-term difficulties that range from metabolic to cognitive to neurodevelopment impairments, per the study.
    Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • Reddit users were quick to share their love and admiration for Stevie.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
  • Israel was quick to retaliate, targeting an oil refinery and hitting buildings in Tehran.
    / CBS News, CBS News, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • The series’ breakout success last year earned it a swift second-season renewal, with production already underway.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 15 June 2025
  • First responders successfully completed 19 swift water rescues, according to Morrisey.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • On Friday, Verstappen was the fastest driver in FP1.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
  • Taco Bell joins 2025 chicken wrap battle The addition of the Crispy Chicken Tacos and Burritos to Taco Bell's menu comes as various chains compete in what appears to be a fast food chicken wrap battle.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Adjective
  • The comparison may be timely with several voices in the Trump administration, including Vice President JD Vance and key economic advisor Stephen Miran, previously making the case for a weaker dollar to boost the competitiveness of U.S. exports.
    Greg McKenna, Fortune, 24 June 2025
  • Insurers vow timely decisions The health insurers vowed changes will bring faster access for patients and fewer challenges, according to a statement shared by America's Health Insurance Plans, a trade group.
    Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • Luis Costa, global head of EM sovereign credit at Citigroup Global Markets, signaled the muted reaction could be, in part, attributed to hopes of a brisk resolution to the conflict.
    Ruxandra Iordache,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 16 June 2025
  • Related article Prevent low back pain with this simple lifestyle change The findings showed that as the amount of daily walking increased, the risk of chronic low back pain decreased, and preliminary evidence revealed moderate or brisk walking was more protective than a slow pace, Pocovi said.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
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  • As his health faded in the last year of his life, Neruda rushed to finish his story, which gives the last chapters of his book a galloping, fragmented quality.
    Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 25 June 2021
  • The artist was in Times Square last week to offer his latest corrective, unveiling a massive bronze statue of a young African American man in urban streetwear sitting astride a galloping horse.
    NBC News, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2019

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“Speedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speedy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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