1
as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
a speedy worker but not a very careful one, unfortunately
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2
as in immediate
done, carried out, or given without delay
I was surprised by and pleased with the company's speedy response to my complaints
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speedy recovery
a speedy delivery
a speedy implementation
a hurried implementation
a streamlined implementation
a vigorous implementation
a smooth implementation
an efficient implementation
a speedy conclusion
an accelerated conclusion
a hurried conclusion
a swift conclusion
an immediate conclusion
a sudden conclusion
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Recent Examples of speedy
And these cuts couldn’t come at a worse time: the floods in Texas remind us that speedy alerts and up-to-the-minute forecasts can mean the difference between life and death.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 July 2025
And his first step is quick enough to blow by speedy guards, creating the separation needed to find his teammates.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Simpson, the speedy rookie who has been a weapon on the bases, made a mental error that kept the Rays from taking a third-inning lead.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2025
But even though there were two outs, the speedy Simpson held up and waited to see if Rafaela would make the grab, and that hesitation proved crucial when the center fielder popped up and threw out Aranda at third base to end the inning.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 July 2025
And his first step is quick enough to blow by speedy guards, creating the separation needed to find his teammates.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Simpson, the speedy rookie who has been a weapon on the bases, made a mental error that kept the Rays from taking a third-inning lead.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2025
But even though there were two outs, the speedy Simpson held up and waited to see if Rafaela would make the grab, and that hesitation proved crucial when the center fielder popped up and threw out Aranda at third base to end the inning.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speedy
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Sustain small farms amid global competition • Promote transparency and ethics in coffee sourcing In a world increasingly dominated by industrial scale and rapid production, Kona coffee companies should work to remain a symbol of craftsmanship, care and community.—
Jean Orlowski,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Trained in marksmanship, rapid deployment, ambushes, surveillance, and psychological operations, Los Zetas used overt military force to consolidate control over most of the Texas border and the Gulf Coast port of Veracruz.—
Seth Harp,
Rolling Stone,
28 July 2025
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First, there are a spate of short-term projects intended to alleviate the immediate stress for passengers.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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An overwhelming majority of the world's climate scientists have stressed that an immediate reduction in the burning of fossil fuels, including coal, is imperative to averting the worst consequences of climate change, including extreme heat, more powerful storms and deadly floods.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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Dončić changed into his practice clothes for a quick promotional shoot.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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All of their three quickest games (2:03, 2:07 and 2:08) have been started by Pivetta.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Liverpool are not inclined to bid again after the swift rebuttal to their first offer but remain interested in the 25-year-old striker.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Republicans had initially planned to advance the annual appropriations bills shortly after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act became law; however, the swift introduction of a $9 billion rescissions package triggered weeks of delay.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Aug. 2025
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His second pitch was a 102.8 mph, tied with one that Andres Muñoz threw on Aug. 10, 2019, as the fastest by a Padres pitcher since at least 2015.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Also, call 911 for any major trauma and/or concern for internal bleeding, inability to keep fluids down, or potential signs of shock (e.g., cold, clammy skin, fast breathing, or a weak or fast heartbeat).—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
2 Aug. 2025
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Facilitate timely data exchange between systems to avoid discrepancies or duplication.—
Dave Albano,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Catcher Dillon Dingler followed with a base hit to center to bring home two runs, the kind of timely execution the Tigers have seen so much of this year.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Making a brisk morning walk in the sun part of your daily routine can be a grounding, enjoyable experience.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
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When measuring the nation's collective fitness, the good news is Americans are more likely to take a brisk walk, play pickleball or lift weights.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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As his health faded in the last year of his life, Neruda rushed to finish his story, which gives the last chapters of his book a galloping, fragmented quality.—
Tunku Varadarajan,
WSJ,
25 June 2021
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The artist was in Times Square last week to offer his latest corrective, unveiling a massive bronze statue of a young African American man in urban streetwear sitting astride a galloping horse.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
7 Oct. 2019
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“Speedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speedy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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