as in rapidly
with great speed
quickly moved to block the goal
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Recent Examples of quickly
The party at Chandler Stadium quickly turned sour, the fun times suppressed by the possibility of a special Georgia Tech season ending in the NCAA regionals again.
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Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 1 June 2026
The Spurs came out of the gates hot, quickly taking a 14-point lead, leaving the raucous Continental Coliseum crowd stunned.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
That lead quickly dissipated when Miami’s implosion in the bottom half of the first inning — on a combination of timely Florida hits, erraticness from Ciscar and shoddy Hurricanes defense — allowed the Gators to score six runs.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
Consider planting seeds for a second harvest of okra, squash, and cucumbers that mature quickly.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
That’s why the state’s nonpartisan watchdog, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, quickly poured cold water on Newsom’s good-news budget moment.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Phillips quickly clarified that Bertinelli has spoken openly about that period herself.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Enter Dowdle, a former high school quarterback who quickly won over McCarthy with his mixture of toughness and football intelligence.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
For scale, the largest technology companies, including Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI, are expected to invest at least $700 billion in AI infrastructure this year, according to CNBC, which gives a sense of how quickly this demand is arriving.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 1 June 2026
The Spurs came out of the gates hot, quickly taking a 14-point lead, leaving the raucous Continental Coliseum crowd stunned.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
That lead quickly dissipated when Miami’s implosion in the bottom half of the first inning — on a combination of timely Florida hits, erraticness from Ciscar and shoddy Hurricanes defense — allowed the Gators to score six runs.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
Consider planting seeds for a second harvest of okra, squash, and cucumbers that mature quickly.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
That’s why the state’s nonpartisan watchdog, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, quickly poured cold water on Newsom’s good-news budget moment.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Phillips quickly clarified that Bertinelli has spoken openly about that period herself.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Enter Dowdle, a former high school quarterback who quickly won over McCarthy with his mixture of toughness and football intelligence.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
For scale, the largest technology companies, including Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI, are expected to invest at least $700 billion in AI infrastructure this year, according to CNBC, which gives a sense of how quickly this demand is arriving.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickly
Adverb
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Much of our funding has come from Dallas, a rapidly growing financial ecosystem with a deep pool of private capital and a growing appetite for technology investments.—
Hebron Sher,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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By rapidly deploying cost-effective interim housing, demanding County follow-through on social services, enforcing laws that keep streets and sidewalks clear, and ensuring transparency in homelessness spending, San José can restore public trust and make real progress.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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The Nationals responded swiftly.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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In her first four months on the job, the new CEO of New York Public Radio has swiftly eliminated many of its seniormost figures, surprising the organization’s staff and unsettling some of its remaining leaders.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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The Eastern Pacific and Caribbean remain major corridors for narcotics trafficking, with cartels frequently using small, fast-moving vessels to transport drugs toward the United States and Central America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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New York leads, 12-7, after a pair of early 3-pointers and by playing fast to try to get ahead of the defense of Victor Wembanyama.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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The moisture-wicking, quick-drying material means these capris can pull triple duty.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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Casual and sporty, these sandals have quick-drying webbing and are constructed from recycled materials.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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But that could change soon as the Bank of Japan has been hiking rates while hotter inflation has lifted Japanese government bond yields, which are now looking more attractive and emerging as an alternative to Treasury bonds.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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The Vibe Smoke Shop at 7530 East Colfax Avenue was ordered Tuesday by the City and County of Denver's Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection to promptly close its doors and post a notice of summary suspension on the premises until further notice.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Ryan Bilka then entered and promptly walked Blake Cyr to put two on.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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Spurs reserve Harrison Barnes accidentally collided with Brunson's right knee while falling to the floor, and the Knicks star immediately grabbed at the leg in apparent pain.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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SoftBank did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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“Quickly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickly. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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