as in rapidly
with great speed
quickly moved to block the goal
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Recent Examples of quickly
The game’s objective is to group words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.
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Mark Cooper, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Some of the day’s most affecting moments came from first-time nominees still processing how quickly their lives have changed.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 May 2026
Refereeing officials and local authorities quickly determined that player safety could no longer be guaranteed, and the match was permanently called off.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Megaconstellations — most commonly used to beam internet to users in remote areas from near Earth space — are a quickly growing trend.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 18 May 2026
Without a basic expectation of truthfulness, a relationship will quickly become unstable.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
My newfound fear of heights quickly disappeared when Tommy napped.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The remaining flood water quickly turned toxic with an acrid mix of sewage and fuel oil used for heating, cooking and fueling snowmobiles and ATVs.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Weather can—and does—shift quickly, so preparation is key.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Mark Cooper, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Some of the day’s most affecting moments came from first-time nominees still processing how quickly their lives have changed.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 May 2026
Refereeing officials and local authorities quickly determined that player safety could no longer be guaranteed, and the match was permanently called off.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Megaconstellations — most commonly used to beam internet to users in remote areas from near Earth space — are a quickly growing trend.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 18 May 2026
Without a basic expectation of truthfulness, a relationship will quickly become unstable.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
My newfound fear of heights quickly disappeared when Tommy napped.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The remaining flood water quickly turned toxic with an acrid mix of sewage and fuel oil used for heating, cooking and fueling snowmobiles and ATVs.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Weather can—and does—shift quickly, so preparation is key.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickly
Adverb
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The rare neurological disease progresses rapidly.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Lithium-ion systems offer higher energy density but continue to face scrutiny over overheating and thermal runaway incidents, especially as AI data centers scale rapidly and demand larger backup power systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Here, the oyster clamped swiftly shut, pinching Yara’s finger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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And more drugs moving swiftly through development means hope for patients around the world desperately awaiting new medicines.—
Damian Garde,
STAT,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Electric vehicles have been widely adopted in China, thanks in part to years of now-defunct government subsidies and a fast-growing network of charging stations.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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The window for building a defensible software business around that kind of interface is closing faster than most people inside those businesses want to believe.—
Zach Lloyd,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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After multiple rounds of testing, this Nomadix blanket earned the T+L title of Best Overall Beach Blanket, largely due to its sandproof, waterproof fabric that’s smooth, quick-drying, and lightweight.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Be aware that bananas can cause nearby fruits to ripen quicker, so place them accordingly.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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The second followed soon after.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Design software companies have been hit hard by the AI scare trade, as investors worry that AI will soon be able to handle creative tasks in minutes.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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The feel-good story of this 2025-26 season for Ducks should be remembered fondly — and then promptly put behind them.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Bergstrom accepted the challenge and promptly beat the older male recruiter, rapping out 18 pull-ups while the recruiter could muster only 15.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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An attorney for Sohail did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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But drivers wouldn’t immediately see that full amount shaved off their bills under a suspension.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Quickly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickly. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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