as in quickly
with great speed
swiftly established himself as a star in Hollywood
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Recent Examples of swiftly
The main line moved swiftly (pun intended) until we were split into dozens of smaller ones to reach the merch table.
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Lindsey Erdody, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
This cycle of rapid experimentation allows Unilever to innovate and respond swiftly to consumer preferences, leveraging emergent strategy to drive sustainable growth.
—Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The regulatory ecosystem is working hard to catch up with the need to bring medicinal breakthroughs to market more swiftly, but quality and safety remain paramount.
—Aman Wasan, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Many believe Trump, if victorious, would swiftly end crucial U.S. military aid and force an end to the war on the Russian leader’s terms.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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Lindsey Erdody, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
This cycle of rapid experimentation allows Unilever to innovate and respond swiftly to consumer preferences, leveraging emergent strategy to drive sustainable growth.
—Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The regulatory ecosystem is working hard to catch up with the need to bring medicinal breakthroughs to market more swiftly, but quality and safety remain paramount.
—Aman Wasan, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Many believe Trump, if victorious, would swiftly end crucial U.S. military aid and force an end to the war on the Russian leader’s terms.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swiftly
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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
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Unfortunately, policy rarely moves faster than science.Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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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
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However, several limitations mean widespread use, at least any time soon, is unlikely.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Swiftly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swiftly. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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