double-quick

adverb

Definition of double-quicknext
as in quickly
with great speed she changed her mind double-quick when she learned that the sales conference would be held in Paris

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double-quick
  1. fast
  2. quick
  3. swiftly
  4. soon
Adverb
  • With awards season fast approaching, expect to see more of the French designer on the red carpet in the coming months.
    Emily Chan, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
  • If there’s going to be a recession any time in his or her term, the President will want to get it out of the way fast.
    John Dorfman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of fast
Adverb
  • The engine is more potent than the outgoing GX’s V8 and the hybrid powerplant under the hood of the Land Cruiser—the 0-60 mph sprint takes about 6.3 seconds (also quicker than both vehicles).
    Michael Harley, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Catch up quick: Carter, 100, was the longest-living former president in U.S. history.
    Jason Clayworth, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of quick
Adverb
  • Because these things are worked out between the party leaders beforehand, these resolutions are almost always swiftly unanimously adopted with little fanfare.
    Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • His replacement, Prime Minister and acting President Han Duck-soo, was swiftly impeached less than two weeks later.
    Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of swiftly
Adverb
  • Martin Estrada has painted the case as part of a pattern of the Chinese government seeking to influence local officials who are not yet on the national stage — but could be soon.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The next Escape From Tarkov wipe is now only a few days away, with the pre-wipe events kicking up a gear, signalling that a release date for the new wipe will arrive soon.
    Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of soon
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Thesaurus Entries Near double-quick

double-jointed

double-quick

doubles

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