as in quickly
with great speed
he speedily finished the yard work and left to play ball
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Recent Examples of speedily
Without carbs, on the other hand, those amino acids won’t reach your muscles as speedily.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026
Women and men charged with a crime in Senegal are at the mercy of a system where justice is not speedily dispensed.
—Ricci Shryock, NPR, 14 Mar. 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
Analysts in Sri Lanka have cautioned that this advantage will only materialize if it is seized and implemented speedily, noting that manufacturers who move fast and strategically will capture volume and improve margins.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
Everything is resolved too speedily, too tidily.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026
Women and men charged with a crime in Senegal are at the mercy of a system where justice is not speedily dispensed.
—Ricci Shryock, NPR, 14 Mar. 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
Analysts in Sri Lanka have cautioned that this advantage will only materialize if it is seized and implemented speedily, noting that manufacturers who move fast and strategically will capture volume and improve margins.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
Everything is resolved too speedily, too tidily.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speedily
Adverb
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As Mars pushes against Jupiter, the urge to say yes too quickly grows.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The group quickly availed themselves of the refreshments—pizza, lemonade, lunchbox-size bags of chips.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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Instead, phone screens are rapidly replacing stores as the place where Chinese consumers buy their condoms, disinfectant, and dishwasher detergent.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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Trouble for Warsh While market sentiment can shift rapidly, traders have removed any probability of a rate cut essentially through April 2031, according to fed funds futures pricing.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Vegas has swiftly made a reputation for having the best entertainment experience, in-arena atmosphere and other alliterative buzz phrases.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Misconduct will be addressed swiftly and fairly, and leadership will set the tone for professionalism at every level.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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Dabur Ltd stall, an Indian multinational consumer goods company, manufactures Ayurvedic products as well as other fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), is seen during the exhibition.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can create pressure to move faster than necessary.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Additionally, Davies said the property was set up for such a purpose years ago, meaning the project was able to move forward quicker.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Randle didn’t try to finesse or quick-shot it, but went up strong.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
Adverb
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Plus, Towns’s contract would soon be for fifty-three million dollars per year.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Gas and oil prices are marginally down amid expectations Iran will respond to Trump’s framework soon.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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She was released in November 2010, just days after an election, and promptly returned to politics.—
Lorcan Lovett,
NPR,
3 May 2026
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Observing disease early and responding promptly by cutting out and removing affected growth from the garden helps prevent minor infections from becoming persistent problems.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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“Speedily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speedily. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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