speedily

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Recent Examples of speedily For more than 48 hours, Platner faced increasing pressure from fellow Democrats to withdraw speedily, facing an already-ticking clock. Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 8 July 2026 Whereas Gérard could speedily and precisely pick up packages for inspection before moving them along, the robots moved at a slower but methodical pace. Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026 Instead, they have been reduced to tools of conflict meant to speedily manage escalation, contain risk, limit spillover, and restore short-term stability—a version of kicking the can down the road. Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 May 2026 Without carbs, on the other hand, those amino acids won’t reach your muscles as speedily. Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026 Kicking off its partnership with Grupo Axo last year with a glitzy party in Mexico City attended by the likes of Shakira, who has her own hair brand stocked at the retailer, Ulta Beauty has now speedily opened a total of nine stores, with more on their way. Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026 Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026 Though the record isn’t solely focused on his car devotion, in nearly every track, there’s either a reference to driving or the beat simply embodies the energy of speedily switching lanes. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026 The same goes for the front-desk concierge, who can speedily arrange for a ride into town or a fresh round of pool towels. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speedily
Adverb
  • Two teams — McLaren and Aston Martin — are expected to bring big upgrade packages to the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, and this race is anticipated to be less about energy deployment and more about driving quickly without making a mistake.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • With a void in leadership and production, the Horned Frogs will need someone to step up quickly.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Adverb
  • In China, people and businesses have rapidly embraced AI technologies that have prospered with state support.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • Due to the hot weather, the caterpillars were growing rapidly, increasing both in size and appetite.
    Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Adverb
  • Payment card data could swiftly identify common merchants, a crucial first step where traditional epidemiology struggles.
    John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Other top watchmakers swiftly followed suit, with blue dials becoming a staple across collections.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2026
Adverb
  • Anything below 20,000 double rubs may wear down faster and is better suited to a bouclé loveseat, accent chair or other low-traffic piece of bouclé furniture.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • That adoption, which had previously been unreported, seems consistent for a team that leans on data, employs a Gen Z roster and trusts a coaching staff stocked with millennials who care how fast their pitchers throw ball four.
    Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Adverb
  • Parsons used acrylic, a relatively new, quick-drying medium that few artists of her generation had yet taken up.
    John Yau, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026
  • Sorge said that this class of space debris decelerates quicker, and also once on the surface the pieces are also more recognizable than broken up chunks of metal.
    Leonard David, Space.com, 22 July 2026
Adverb
  • Munster, who has extensively researched Ebola, was locked out of his lab soon after the January detention.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • The organization has also installed four emergency clinic modules for local healthcare facilities, with a fifth expected to open soon.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Adverb
  • Red pops up if the AI finds a critical concern based on the notes and alerts the clinician, who may need to act promptly.
    Joseph Kim, NPR, 23 July 2026
  • Leaders must embrace these solutions promptly to maintain competitiveness, as the window for this critical shift is rapidly closing.
    Mark Bishof, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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“Speedily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speedily. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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