quickly

adverb

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

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Recent Examples of quickly Both players were able to end points quickly, and Sabalenka also showed off some impressive speed in tracking down drop shots. — Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026 Consumers across many Asian markets are willing to experiment with new flavors and restaurant concepts, creating opportunities for brands to generate awareness and trial quickly, Tan said. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026 Mosley has great contact balance, is explosive and has quickly established himself as a go-to target for Jayden Maiava. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 But what followed also revealed how quickly fear can become something darker. — Mark Treyger, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026 Thinking another male had intruded on his territory, the bird quickly descended. — Stephanie Szarmach, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026 Word of Vela Gonzalez‘s detention quickly spread and soon after, the video had landed in a group chat for residents of the area. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The National Air Traffic Services said engineers were urgently working on the issue in its flight processing system to resume normal operations as quickly as possible. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 Even if most of those devices finish their tasks quickly, one slow component can hold up the entire operation. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickly
  1. rapidly
  2. swiftly
  3. fast
  4. quick
  5. soon
  6. promptly
  7. immediately
Adverb
  • Artificial intelligence has catapulted the chief information security officer out of the server room and into the boardroom, forcing leaders to address a rapidly changing threat landscape while navigating shifting budgets and business needs.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • However, around 2022, Flock rapidly emerged as a dominant player in the local market, advertising systems as smaller, single purchases that could connect into a nationwide network of other cameras — similar to the business model of Ring cameras.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of rapidly
Adverb
  • The Justice Department last spring subpoenaed witnesses before a Washington grand jury as part of an investigation into Brennan but swiftly withdrew the subpoenas in favor of voluntary interviews.
    — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Once the race restarted, Gasly tumbled down the order while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen rose to fight Russell for first, with the pair swiftly joined by Antonelli.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of swiftly
Adverb
  • Consequently, the ramifications of Japan's policy changes are no longer confined to the yen and domestic markets, but are fast becoming a key variable influencing global interest rates and capital flows.
    — , CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • These new pieces strike other satellites and rockets, generating even more debris faster than atmospheric drag can remove it.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of fast
Adverb
  • Crimes like car theft, kidnapping and missing person reports have been solved quicker when officers can search the Flock database.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • It’s made of quick-drying, moisture-wicking, anti-odor, and UV SPF 40 protection fabric, but still has a dressy look.
    — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of quick
Adverb
  • The league Engelbert will soon leave behind in 2026 needs a translator, a bridge builder and a shield.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Along with getting the calls in sooner, Davis is hoping to get the offense going earlier.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of soon
Adverb
  • Preventing poisonings and seeking help promptly if they are suspected are key to protecting children.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of heading back to Tallahassee to then promptly drive back down, FAMU has stayed in the Miami area between games.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office, which doubles as the region’s medical examiner, did not immediately respond to a request for information.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Requests for comment sent to the Bourbon County Sheriff's Office and the local circuit court clerk were not immediately returned.
    — Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of immediately

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“Quickly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickly. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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