1
as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
a speedy worker but not a very careful one, unfortunately
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2
as in immediate
done, carried out, or given without delay
I was surprised by and pleased with the company's speedy response to my complaints
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speedy recovery
a speedy 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
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Recent Examples of speedy
All four play incredibly well and lean toward speedier movement, and versions of moves pulled from the Capcom fighting games.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
This proposal would be a really good long-term trade for the Red Sox, who would acquire their long-term solution at catcher in Rushing, a solid middle-of-the-rotation starter or potential high-leverage reliever in May and a speedy future leadoff hitter in George.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 28 July 2025
In addition, an end-credits scene introduces Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), who becomes very important later, and her speedy bro Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson).
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—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Cora replaced Toro with pinch runner David Hamilton, and the speedy infielder immediately got himself into scoring position by stealing both second and third.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 July 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
This proposal would be a really good long-term trade for the Red Sox, who would acquire their long-term solution at catcher in Rushing, a solid middle-of-the-rotation starter or potential high-leverage reliever in May and a speedy future leadoff hitter in George.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 28 July 2025
In addition, an end-credits scene introduces Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), who becomes very important later, and her speedy bro Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson).
12.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Cora replaced Toro with pinch runner David Hamilton, and the speedy infielder immediately got himself into scoring position by stealing both second and third.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speedy
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Staying hydrated is crucial in hot weather, and adding a bit of salt to water can help prevent rapid fluid loss.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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As the Ukraine war progresses, the U.S. government is understanding the power of rapid prototyping and experimental focus to improve and innovate on physical AI capabilities.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Roberson stuck her full-twisting double layout dismount without a flicker and to an immediate smile.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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As a result of the incident, one of the power lines fell into the water, prompting an evacuation of the immediate area as a precautionary measure, said Thompson.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The winger was a joy to watch, scoring three goals and providing two assists to accompany his direct dribbling and quick feet.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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However, one quick two-handed push off by No. 5 sent Morris earthbound as the coach quickly became London’s next victim.—
Hailey Hurst,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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For instance, researchers at the National Institutes of Health were critical in developing the mRNA vaccine technology that enabled the swift creation of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines that saved millions of lives at the height of the pandemic.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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Low water crossings on San Pedro Road and River Road will likely become impassible with dangerous swift flowing water.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Polar bears rely on fast ice as a platform for hunting seals.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Lawmakers responded with reforms that included faster payroll tax increases, a gradual rise in the retirement age, and taxation of some Social Security benefits.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Too many bureaucrats, in too many offices, are chasing too many approvals to get anything done in a timely manner.—
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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As Screen Scotland doubled its development investment earlier this summer with the launch of its £1.2 million ($1.6 million) Talent Builder scheme, the move was welcomed as a timely expansion of early-career support.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Even moderate activity, like a daily brisk walk, can improve digestion.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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This could be in the form of weightlifting, cycling, jogging, playing tennis or other heart-pumping sports, or even brisk walks and aquarobics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 July 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
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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 20 Aug. 2025.
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