as in quickly
with great speed
he speedily finished the yard work and left to play ball
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Recent Examples of speedily
Whereas Gérard could speedily and precisely pick up packages for inspection before moving them along, the robots moved at a slower but methodical pace.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
Instead, they have been reduced to tools of conflict meant to speedily manage escalation, contain risk, limit spillover, and restore short-term stability—a version of kicking the can down the road.
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Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
Without carbs, on the other hand, those amino acids won’t reach your muscles as speedily.
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Caroline Tien,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2026
Women and men charged with a crime in Senegal are at the mercy of a system where justice is not speedily dispensed.
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Ricci Shryock,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2026
Kicking off its partnership with Grupo Axo last year with a glitzy party in Mexico City attended by the likes of Shakira, who has her own hair brand stocked at the retailer, Ulta Beauty has now speedily opened a total of nine stores, with more on their way.
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Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
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Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
Though the record isn’t solely focused on his car devotion, in nearly every track, there’s either a reference to driving or the beat simply embodies the energy of speedily switching lanes.
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Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
The same goes for the front-desk concierge, who can speedily arrange for a ride into town or a fresh round of pool towels.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
Instead, they have been reduced to tools of conflict meant to speedily manage escalation, contain risk, limit spillover, and restore short-term stability—a version of kicking the can down the road.
—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
Without carbs, on the other hand, those amino acids won’t reach your muscles as speedily.
—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2026
Women and men charged with a crime in Senegal are at the mercy of a system where justice is not speedily dispensed.
—
Ricci Shryock,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2026
Kicking off its partnership with Grupo Axo last year with a glitzy party in Mexico City attended by the likes of Shakira, who has her own hair brand stocked at the retailer, Ulta Beauty has now speedily opened a total of nine stores, with more on their way.
—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
Though the record isn’t solely focused on his car devotion, in nearly every track, there’s either a reference to driving or the beat simply embodies the energy of speedily switching lanes.
—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
The same goes for the front-desk concierge, who can speedily arrange for a ride into town or a fresh round of pool towels.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speedily
Adverb
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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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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.
Adverb
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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.
Adverb
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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.
Adverb
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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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“Speedily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speedily. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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