as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
his alacritous response to every request is "Will do ASAP!"
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alacritous
Adjective
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But don’t be too quick to go for short-term solutions.—
Ray Titus,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025 -
Austin-Healey was quick to capitalize on the Sprite’s sporting success.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Flexibility enables swift adjustments to changing circumstances, ensuring continuity and competitiveness.—
Jochen Schwenk,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The reaction from some prominent Trump supporters on social media to the document release, particularly the lack of new information, was swift and damning, with lots of criticism for the right-wing influencers involved — but much of the opprobrium reserved for Bondi.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, there was no immediate word from the office of the 85-year-old Khamenei, who has final say over all matters of state.—
TIME,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Paradise was an immediate fan favorite, and Hulu wasted no time announcing that the edge-of-your-seat story would continue.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The league continues to believe that the new APT rules are valid and enforceable and is pressing for an expeditious resolution of this matter.—
Dan Sheldon,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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When fighting climate change, there are very few quick wins that will result in expeditious results—even fewer that offer that same urgency in a cost-effective fashion.—
Dee Lawrence,
Forbes,
6 Nov. 2024
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“Alacritous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alacritous. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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