as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
the Roman god Mercury was the fleet-footed messenger of the gods
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Recent Examples of fleet-footed
In the face of uncertainty over China’s future, U.S. policymakers must remain flexible and fleet-footed.
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Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2014
And there are simply too many characters and too many cities and too many quests and too many fights to keep the show balanced and fleet-footed.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2023
But Pine is the secret sauce that keeps this thing buoyant and fleet-footed, even when the plot turns start piling up.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2023
Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2014
And there are simply too many characters and too many cities and too many quests and too many fights to keep the show balanced and fleet-footed.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2023
But Pine is the secret sauce that keeps this thing buoyant and fleet-footed, even when the plot turns start piling up.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleet-footed
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The facts: Shortness of breath, fatigue throughout the day, chest tightness, and a rapid heartbeat are all indications of a potential cardiovascular issue.Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Despite the rapid decline of the once-mighty bundle, the traditional ESPN TV model is still a massive moneymaker for Disney.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Try making real hot cocoa after a brisk walk around the block, or bake a batch of cookies to share with your neighbors.Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 25 Dec. 2024
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Try to get around 30 minutes of moderate activity daily, such as brisk walking, and include muscle-strengthening exercises twice a week.Maggie Aime, MSN, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
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As his health faded in the last year of his life, Neruda rushed to finish his story, which gives the last chapters of his book a galloping, fragmented quality.Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 25 June 2021
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The artist was in Times Square last week to offer his latest corrective, unveiling a massive bronze statue of a young African American man in urban streetwear sitting astride a galloping horse.NBC News, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2019
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If anxiety still comes flooding back at night, Brown recommends keeping a journal by your bed to jot down a quick note or reminder about whatever is troubling you.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Reviewers love HelloFresh’s wide assortment of plans and preference options, which covers quick and easy meals, family-friendly, veggie, and more.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
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Overweight or obese cats are more exposed to the risk of diseases like cancer, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension, osteoarthritis and faster degeneration of affected joints, and urinary bladder stones, as well as anesthetic complications.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Over the last year, home values rose by 5.8%, which is much faster than the national average.Andrew DePietro, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Krishnan's appointment on Dec. 22 stirred a swift backlash on social media over those immigration views, which quickly turned openly racist.Dan Primack, Axios, 27 Dec. 2024
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These plans ensure that if a breach occurs, the response is swift, organized and transparent, minimizing damage and protecting customer data.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The speedy deep-ball threat will look to make an impression in the Chiefs offense after an underwhelming campaign with the Arizona Cardinals in which Brown posted a career-low 41-yard average in 14 games.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees traded dependable left-handed starter Nestor Cortes and speedy minor-league second baseman Caleb Durbin to acquire the right-handed Williams, who has been among MLB’s elite bullpen arms for the past half-decade.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Fleet-footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleet-footed. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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