PDQ

adverb

ˌpē-(ˌ)dē-ˈkyü How to pronounce PDQ (audio)
Definition of PDQnext
as in promptly
without delay the boss wants the report, and he wants it PDQ

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for PDQ
  1. promptly
  2. immediately
  3. now
  4. instantly
  5. directly
  6. shortly
Adverb
  • His departure was precipitated by his decision to tear up a power- sharing deal with the SNP's junior coalition partner, the Scottish Greens, who promptly responded by backing a vote of no confidence in him.
    The Week UK, theweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The Diamondbacks then traded to pick up All-Star Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians, who promptly filled their new first base vacancy by signing free agent Carlos Santana to a one-year, $12 million deal.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • Everything Blake Lively Claims in Complaint Against Justin Baldoni: Unwanted Kissing, Watching Her Naked and Smear Campaign WME did not comment when reached by PEOPLE, and a representative for Baldoni did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
  • That's the situation Diego Diaz, a radiologic technologist specializing in MRIs and X-rays in New York City has found himself in before when a scan has picked up a problem that's immediately clear to see.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • For reference, Google’s processors are now on the scale of about 100 physical qubits.
    Kevin Williams, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
  • At nearly 35 years old, the film now hits the nostalgia button for most Gen x-ers who watch with their kids.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of now
Adverb
  • Westmore Beauty’s 60-Second Eye Effects Gel Duo promises to instantly reduce the appearance of signs of aging around your eyes.
    Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
  • There’s nothing like having a standout dress or a killer pair of boots that instantly make the outfit.
    Naomi Elizée, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of instantly
Adverb
  • Now shining at magnitude -2.8, its annual opposition sees Jupiter positioned directly opposite the sun as seen from Earth.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
    Philip Martin, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of directly
Adverb
  • The agency was established shortly before the canal was returned to Panama.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The large cone multi vortex was spotted southeast of the city of El Campo shortly before 2.20 p.m. local time.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of shortly
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PDQ

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