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
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.
—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
Analysts in Sri Lanka have cautioned that this advantage will only materialize if it is seized and implemented speedily, noting that manufacturers who move fast and strategically will capture volume and improve margins.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
Everything is resolved too speedily, too tidily.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
The Connecticut native, who speedily racked up a million-plus followers across social media upon her move to New York City before relocating back to her rural roots in September 2022, initially launched Dairy Boy as a nostalgic homage to her childhood upbringing.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Still, the Grand Concourse project was only announced this year and seems to be moving a little more speedily than its Inwood or Sunset Park counterparts.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 20 Nov. 2025
This electric kettle from Walmart will speedily heat up water for tea lovers or pour-over coffee connoisseurs.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
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
Analysts in Sri Lanka have cautioned that this advantage will only materialize if it is seized and implemented speedily, noting that manufacturers who move fast and strategically will capture volume and improve margins.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
Everything is resolved too speedily, too tidily.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
The Connecticut native, who speedily racked up a million-plus followers across social media upon her move to New York City before relocating back to her rural roots in September 2022, initially launched Dairy Boy as a nostalgic homage to her childhood upbringing.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Still, the Grand Concourse project was only announced this year and seems to be moving a little more speedily than its Inwood or Sunset Park counterparts.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 20 Nov. 2025
This electric kettle from Walmart will speedily heat up water for tea lovers or pour-over coffee connoisseurs.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speedily
Adverb
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News of the crash spread quickly, including to the fan zone down the mountain in Cortina.—
ANDREW DAMPF,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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The captaincy in Pittsburgh, though, quickly became a perfect fit.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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As Hill and Hirsch traded correct responses and kept chasing one another’s scores, Betts found her prospects of victory rapidly dimming.—
Claire McNear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Wells Fargo analysts noted that AI and amateur-generated content often lacks compelling narrative elements found in traditional media, leaving room for Hollywood heavyweights to continue courting audiences in a rapidly evolving landscape.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The series, which comes from Canadian studio Crave, was swiftly renewed after Season 1 debuted to far more fanfare than anyone might have expected.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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When Tennyson’s inconvenient father went away to Continental Europe for a spell, Alfred invited Hallam home with him to Somersby, where the rest of the family swiftly came to adore him—especially Emily, Alfred’s beloved younger sister.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Everything that is currently in the air defense program should arrive faster.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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Once fully operational, the campus is designed to deliver 1GW of capacity, giving the company flexibility to run both its core digital platforms and fast-growing AI workloads.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Snow disappearing earlier than average leaves the ground exposed to warmer weather in the spring and summer, which dries soils and vegetation quicker, said Daniel McEvoy, researcher with the Western Regional Climate Center.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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This technology lets passengers verify their identity in just a few seconds, making airport travel quicker and easier for many flyers.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The ailing astronaut and the three others returned to Earth more than a month sooner than planned.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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An account of the events from the Department of Homeland Security soon after the incident conflicted with the narratives from the two men and their family members.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Halligan, a former insurance attorney who had been working in the White House, promptly filed indictments against the two, but both were ultimately dismissed after a court found Halligan’s appointment was invalid.—
Barbara McQuade,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
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The family promptly appealed the decision, and the case has been under appeal ever since, the attorney said.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Speedily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speedily. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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