as in rapidly
with great speed
quickly moved to block the goal
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Recent Examples of quickly
Many managers may be heading in one direction, and then have to quickly pivot due to changing policies or technological disruptions.
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Holly Corbett,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Things settled down quickly after that, though the brief dustup ended with Contreras, Boston interim manager Chad Tracy, Boston outfielder Nate Eaton and Mikolas being ejected.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
Often, firming lotions are thick and leave a white cast, but this Olay option, which more than 30,000 buyers have picked up in the past month alone, is lightweight, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly.
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Claire West,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
That experience is quickly tainted, however, once dullness and yellowing set into the fabrics.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Yet, attention tends to recede quickly in the years between Olympics, and Tufte said rowing remains a niche sport with a small budget.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
Allowing these updates to be accessible to all drivers could also reduce the risk of crashes if drivers can quickly and easily address the issue themselves.
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
As both the designer and owner of the house, Rashid quickly discovered the chasm between his aesthetic and Home Depot’s.
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Dean Kaufman,
Curbed,
30 June 2026
When quality, rarity, and fresh provenance aligned, estimates quickly became little more than suggestions.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
Holly Corbett,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Things settled down quickly after that, though the brief dustup ended with Contreras, Boston interim manager Chad Tracy, Boston outfielder Nate Eaton and Mikolas being ejected.
—
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Often, firming lotions are thick and leave a white cast, but this Olay option, which more than 30,000 buyers have picked up in the past month alone, is lightweight, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly.
—
Claire West,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
That experience is quickly tainted, however, once dullness and yellowing set into the fabrics.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Yet, attention tends to recede quickly in the years between Olympics, and Tufte said rowing remains a niche sport with a small budget.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
Allowing these updates to be accessible to all drivers could also reduce the risk of crashes if drivers can quickly and easily address the issue themselves.
—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
As both the designer and owner of the house, Rashid quickly discovered the chasm between his aesthetic and Home Depot’s.
—
Dean Kaufman,
Curbed,
30 June 2026
When quality, rarity, and fresh provenance aligned, estimates quickly became little more than suggestions.
—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickly
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All of this spells the need for clear rules and for lawmakers and law enforcement to catch up with this rapidly changing transportation.
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Its tendency to rapidly reproduce, forming dense colonies on underwater surfaces, can clog pipes, pumps and critical water infrastructure while disrupting local ecosystems.
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Aggressive counter-pressing is also a defining feature, with teams swiftly attempting to recover possession high up the pitch, and successful sides regaining the ball faster.
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That would add $627 million to the cost of the overall deal each quarter, or roughly $7 million per day, creating even more of a financial incentive for Paramount to get the deal done swiftly.
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In some cases, tech companies and developers in Georgia and elsewhere are going to great lengths to secure power — and to do so fast.
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The move to allow Fable 5 back online represents the latest step in the federal government’s fast-evolving approach to regulating AI capabilities.
Adverb
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There are easier ways to do things these days; computers and plug-ins could capture these sounds much quicker.
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Best of all, the material is quick-drying, so your table will always be ready to host, no matter the weather.
Adverb
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Authorities confirmed soon after her disappearance that DNA tests showed that blood found on Nancy Guthrie's front porch came from her.
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Paterson could be a temporary replacement and will soon be back to his Monday-night gig at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge.
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If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
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Claus trudged to the monitor, watched the foul on an agonizing loop and promptly handed Balogun a red card.
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Affidavits supporting the Johnsons’ arrests were not immediately available Friday evening.
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who voted against the proposal in mid-June, voiced fears that the list of noncitizen voters would immediately be seized by federal immigration authorities.
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“Quickly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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