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
Whereas Gérard could speedily and precisely pick up packages for inspection before moving them along, the robots moved at a slower but methodical pace.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speedily
Adverb
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The party at Chandler Stadium quickly turned sour, the fun times suppressed by the possibility of a special Georgia Tech season ending in the NCAA regionals again.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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The Spurs came out of the gates hot, quickly taking a 14-point lead, leaving the raucous Continental Coliseum crowd stunned.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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Much of our funding has come from Dallas, a rapidly growing financial ecosystem with a deep pool of private capital and a growing appetite for technology investments.—
Hebron Sher,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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By rapidly deploying cost-effective interim housing, demanding County follow-through on social services, enforcing laws that keep streets and sidewalks clear, and ensuring transparency in homelessness spending, San José can restore public trust and make real progress.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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The Nationals responded swiftly.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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In her first four months on the job, the new CEO of New York Public Radio has swiftly eliminated many of its seniormost figures, surprising the organization’s staff and unsettling some of its remaining leaders.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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The Eastern Pacific and Caribbean remain major corridors for narcotics trafficking, with cartels frequently using small, fast-moving vessels to transport drugs toward the United States and Central America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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New York leads, 12-7, after a pair of early 3-pointers and by playing fast to try to get ahead of the defense of Victor Wembanyama.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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The moisture-wicking, quick-drying material means these capris can pull triple duty.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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Casual and sporty, these sandals have quick-drying webbing and are constructed from recycled materials.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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With his dad at Blue Bell Park after taking a red-eye flight from Los Angeles, Andrew delivered a 421-foot blast that his dad and the USC Trojans won’t soon forget.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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However, that euphoria soon faded.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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The Vibe Smoke Shop at 7530 East Colfax Avenue was ordered Tuesday by the City and County of Denver's Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection to promptly close its doors and post a notice of summary suspension on the premises until further notice.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Ryan Bilka then entered and promptly walked Blake Cyr to put two on.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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“Speedily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speedily. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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