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
  • On emergency dispatch channels, officials had previously requested the assistance of California Highway Patrol as the fire was moving quickly in the direction of the highway.
    Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • However, as the afternoon went on, expectations quickly dwindled before the ultimate announcement that New York/New Jersey would be awarded the final over a strong bid from DFW.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Adverb
  • Although revenues have expanded substantially, income needs to continue growing rapidly for Newcastle to sustain a higher salary base and regularly sign the best players.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • But a warming planet has increased ocean temperatures and created milder winters — allowing the crabs to multiply rapidly and feast on the clams.
    Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Adverb
  • Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Even just 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Adverb
  • The series unfolds against Japan’s ongoing debate over beauty standards – a culture growing more open to diverse appearances even as its cosmetic surgery sector remains one of its fastest-growing industries.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Adverb
  • Smoke could linger through World Cup weekend A quick-hitting rainstorm will bring winds from the south, pushing the smoke to the north and ushering in fresher air by Saturday evening.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Grid Dynamics says the platform has delivered measurable gains, including inspection cycles up to 1,000 times faster and anomaly detection 24 times quicker in industrial deployments.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Adverb
  • Miami Heat owner Micky Arison will soon be able to add to his resume in the basketball world.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Adverb
  • Danish referee Kim Milton Nielsen promptly issued a red card in a 2-2 tie that Argentina would win in a penalty shootout.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026
  • Investigators promptly identified and arrested 23-year-old Jaxson Clift on murder charges in connection with the killing, according to the statement.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

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“Speedily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speedily. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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