quickly

adverb

Definition of quicklynext
as in rapidly
with great speed quickly moved to block the goal

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickly
  1. swiftly
  2. fast
  3. quick
  4. soon
  5. promptly
  6. immediately
Adverb
  • The remarks, particularly about Puerto Rico, were swiftly condemned by Democrats, as well as by some Republicans.
    Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Rescue and relief teams swiftly mobilized to the site of the accident, where the bus sat mangled on a rocky slope near a stream.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of swiftly
Adverb
  • Buy from Patagonia For the Yogi Hugger Mugger Yoga Wipes Nothing throws off a practice faster than a stinky mat.
    Abigail Wise, Outside Online, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Unfortunately, policy rarely moves faster than science.
    Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of fast
Adverb
  • Previous indications ahead of the Lattimore deal were that the Commanders believe their window for contention opened up much quicker than the brass initially thought.
    Vincent Frank, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Unlike butter, which can be difficult to spread under and over the skin due to residual moisture, mayonnaise glides on smoothly, making total coverage quicker and easier.
    Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of quick
Adverb
  • Lina Khan will soon be gone as chair of the Federal Trade Commission, and M&A dealmakers are salivating.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Wyler’s squint of discomfort with Penn’s manipulations soon softens into a look of impressed awe, her eyes no longer judgmental but adoring.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of soon
Adverb
  • Abbie Doctor, an aesthetics nurse living in Gloucester, England, caught the bizarre moment her cat, Chewie, brought a live mouse into the house, and promptly brought it for something to eat.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Be sure to follow up promptly after conferences to make the most of networking opportunities.
    Leigh Cuen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • The Spartans opened up with two passing touchdowns for a 14-0 lead to immediately put the Mountain West conference leaders on edge.
    Andrew Hartley, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • And suddenly, Saric transformed into Jokic, in one sense, anyway: his exit from the game immediately resulted in disaster.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of immediately
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