as in quickly
with great speed
swiftly established himself as a star in Hollywood
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Recent Examples of swiftly
Once people knew what the fuss was about, however, the crowds swiftly dried up, and most reviews were mixed.
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Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
An audience member who fled to the bathroom to vomit was swiftly set upon by an actor trying to incorporate them into a scene.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 30 May 2026
The European Union will unlock about $19 billion for Hungary after new Prime Minister Péter Magyar moved swiftly to reverse democratic backsliding and repair relations badly strained under Viktor Orbán.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
It was also swiftly challenged in court by the Katiba Institute, a civil society group focused on constitutional issues in Kenya.
—Larry Madowo, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
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Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
An audience member who fled to the bathroom to vomit was swiftly set upon by an actor trying to incorporate them into a scene.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 30 May 2026
The European Union will unlock about $19 billion for Hungary after new Prime Minister Péter Magyar moved swiftly to reverse democratic backsliding and repair relations badly strained under Viktor Orbán.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
It was also swiftly challenged in court by the Katiba Institute, a civil society group focused on constitutional issues in Kenya.
—Larry Madowo, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swiftly
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 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
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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
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“Swiftly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swiftly. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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