as in rapidly
with great speed
quickly moved to block the goal
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Recent Examples of quickly
Rice quickly replaced Parolin with Fielder and sophomore forward Dylan Andrews with sophomore forward Pearson Carmichael.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The video, narrated with dry sarcasm and visible exhaustion, quickly went viral.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Both Lee’s Summit residents quickly saw the need for a local supply store.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
As the incoming tide approached, two firefighters were quickly lowered into the frigid waters.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The robotics race is quickly splitting along geographic lines.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Things quickly take a turn as a group of thieves break into their office, prompting Zara and Luke to carry out their orders, which includes stealing pensions.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
The backstory Opened in 1901 as the Grand Hotel Metropole Palace by French businessmen André Duchamp and Gustave-Émile Dumoutier, the hotel quickly became a destination for early Hollywood stars like Charlie Chaplin.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
The city fades quickly in the rearview mirror.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickly
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Water levels of small streams may also rise rapidly.—
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Last month, rapidly-growing 7 Brew Coffee opened its 500th location, adding a stand in New Jersey.—
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But Trump’s description of the Mexican trafficking world – one dominated by a few cartels that can be swiftly defeated – is at odds with how the crime organizations actually operate, experts say.—
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Pine works swiftly to gather information on Roper's deal and even forms an alliance with his boss's girlfriend Jed (Elizabeth Debicki) who is plotting her own escape.—
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Act fast to shop Amazon’s current hottest deals because prices aren’t guaranteed to last through the month.—
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It’s wrapped in coral velvet — a soft and highly absorbent fabric that dries fast, according to shoppers.—
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Some call it timeless, but others worry that in the world of quick-circuiting online trends, color drenching might be a regrettable move.—
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Spanx elevates its plain T-shirt by making it out of a buttery-soft, stretchable fabric that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying.—
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The Senate rejected a three-year extension last month, but serious bipartisan talks are underway in hopes of finding a compromise soon, reportedly early next week.—
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According to a Mercury News report from the time, the neighbor called for help, and was soon joined by another resident who described the apartment as having been ransacked.—
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When my mother was reunited with Aggie, my sister (a millennial, of course) filmed it and promptly posted the short clip to TikTok.—
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Holevich adds that cleaning these surfaces promptly will help prevent long-term staining and lingering odors.—
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The system is preloaded with a large VLA model trained specifically for the platform, enabling it to perform a broad range of autonomous manipulation tasks immediately after power-on.—
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If the client hadn’t had her mesh removed, she’d be immediately transferred to Surgical Assistance.—
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“Quickly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickly. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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