as in quickly
with great speed
swiftly established himself as a star in Hollywood
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Recent Examples of swiftly
When Industry premiered during the thick of the pandemic, in November 2020, critics swiftly jumped on board — but audiences were slower to find the thrilling drama, which centers on ambitious young graduates navigating their new life in a cutthroat London investment bank.
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
Some of the biggest tours of 2026 swiftly sold out well in advance, including those by Harry Styles, Rush and Olivia Rodrigo (none of which include dates here).
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2026
Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
It was last attacked by Ukrainian drones on June 16, catching fire, but officials said the blaze was swiftly put out.
—CBS News, 18 June 2026
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
Some of the biggest tours of 2026 swiftly sold out well in advance, including those by Harry Styles, Rush and Olivia Rodrigo (none of which include dates here).
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2026
Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
It was last attacked by Ukrainian drones on June 16, catching fire, but officials said the blaze was swiftly put out.
—CBS News, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swiftly
Adverb
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Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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That came one week after Cape Verde held Spain's superstars scoreless in a 0-0 draw in their opener in Atlanta behind a stellar performance from goalie Vozinha, who quickly became one of the biggest stories of the tournament.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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Both warm water and sunlight can cause algae to rapidly multiply, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Now, an inquiry into why a B-52 Stratofortress crashed Monday shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Fore Base, killing eight, is renewing questions about the 70-year-old planes, their purpose in the rapidly modernizing military landscape and their future.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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To make matters worse, microbiome testing has gotten cheaper and faster, but not more accurate.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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But this case shows that assumption can fall apart fast.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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However, analysts at Citi believe trade flows through the critical waterway will resume quicker than previously anticipated.—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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This aided Toyota’s race as its cars gained time, then got quicker again compared to its rivals as the temperatures rose.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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Trump might soon gain another ideological bedfellow in Peru with the election of Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of late autocrat Alberto Fujimori.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Casting and ticket info will be announced soon.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
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“Swiftly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swiftly. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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