1
as in quickly
with great speed
she snappily completed the job application and handed it to the receptionist
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2
as in neatly
in a strikingly neat and trim manner
the snappily attired male dancers wore top hats and tails
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3
as in lively
in a quick and spirited manner
sang out the square dance calls snappily
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Japanese actor Koki is swiftly building an international profile that spans continents and genres, from dual roles in a Japanese horror film to sword fighting in 18th-century Britain.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025 -
Countermeasures swiftly came through from the U.S.′ trading partners.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
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Reality check: Sales are still moving fast in relatively affordable parts of the country where competition is hot, Zillow senior economist Orphe Divounguy tells Axios.—
Sami Sparber,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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That network automatically searches through reams of recordings, finding the calls of specific species 25 times faster than is possible for a human listener.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Shift is a regular feature to catch up quick on what's happening in Arkansas' economy and entrepreneurial ecosystem.—
Worth Sparkman,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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New technology such as genetic sequencing of environmental DNA and real-time imaging is making the identification of new marine species quicker and easier, but scientists still rely on collecting physical specimens for confirmation, which can be slow work, Taylor said.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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The trio of decision makers answered the former Seattle Seahawk’s trade request, and then Pittsburgh promptly extended the two-time Pro Bowler with a handsome new five-year, $150 million contract.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Follow evacuation orders: When local authorities issue an evacuation order, promptly comply.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
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For example, consider a scenario where one spouse hastily agrees to a settlement without fully understanding the value of their partner’s stock options.—
Aviva Pinto,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Matt and Bullseye brutally fight their way through Josie’s Bar as smoke floods the room and customers hastily exit.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Morgan began co-writing with them, and soon got a call from Aldean himself.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2025
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Poilievre vows to cut taxes and get resource projects in the resource-rich country approved sooner.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Snappily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappily. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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