as in quickly
with great speed
ran posthaste for the doctor
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Adverb
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Medical staff responded immediately, administering fluids and swiftly transferring him to our Doral clinic for more extensive care.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025 -
Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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Williams must continue to learn a new offense, become more comfortable operating under center and refine his rhythm and timing to consistently get rid of the football quicker.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Bregman skipped a rehab assignment to return quicker as the team enters an important stretch in the schedule against a slew of winning teams, including Tampa Bay, which began the day just ahead of Boston in the division standings.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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Jurassic World Rebirth, starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali, is reportedly coming soon to digital streaming.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Production starts soon and the pic will play on Netflix after a theatrical run.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
Adverb
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And consistent with these perceptions, real median household income grew much faster during Trump’s first term than during the Biden era.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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But, as with any product that’s a good buy for the price, these hot ticket items will go fast.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The act aims to safeguard providers' First Amendment rights and requires state agencies to promptly notify them of any complaints that could affect their licensure.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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In February, President Donald Trump made an aggressive push to reshape the Kennedy Center by firing its leader, naming a longtime confidant as interim executive director, dismissing board members appointed by Democrats and then appointing his own trustees who promptly elected him as chair.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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Rather than just revel in shock and joy, Harman immediately looked a few steps out.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Officials with Fish & Wildlife did not immediately return requests for comment.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Posthaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posthaste. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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