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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Adjective
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Use citrus peels or baking soda with vinegar for a quick and natural way to clean and deodorize the garbage disposal effectively.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Trump’s response to this has been to float policies that promise a quick hit of relief.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Amid swift backlash from some of the president’s closest allies to the Obamas post, the White House sought to distance Trump from the evening post.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Though work has been swift and has reportedly taken up 20% of the world's available steel, there were already signs of trouble.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Horizontal and diagonal cracks require immediate attention from a structural engineer.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Feeling lightheaded or passing out can signal a very serious pulmonary embolism and requires immediate attention.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
10 Feb. 2026
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The state will ensure there is a full, fair, and expeditious investigation to ensure accountability and justice.—
Greta Bjornson,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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They were also boosted by the expeditious return of the ever-durable Anže Kopitar (foot) for the past three matches and Doughty’s goal in San Jose, which tied him with Rob Blake for most career goals by a Kings blue-liner.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Alacritous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alacritous. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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