as in speed
a high rate of movement or performance
with amazing swiftness, the airline agent got our ticket changed, and we boarded the plane just as it was about to leave
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Recent Examples of swiftness
But the swiftness of the network’s decision suggests that he wasn’t given much time to suggest cost savings or other alternatives.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
The experience gets even better with a group of friends, and reaches its pinnacle in the Florida Keys, where personal watercraft, thanks to their swiftness, agility, and minimal draft, are ideal vessels to explore the pristine, and often shallow waters.
—Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 12 July 2025
The swiftness of the oncoming danger meant that even the fastest municipal response would have met major challenges.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 8 July 2025
The tragic stories were piling up with sensational swiftness.
—Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
The experience gets even better with a group of friends, and reaches its pinnacle in the Florida Keys, where personal watercraft, thanks to their swiftness, agility, and minimal draft, are ideal vessels to explore the pristine, and often shallow waters.
—Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 12 July 2025
The swiftness of the oncoming danger meant that even the fastest municipal response would have met major challenges.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 8 July 2025
The tragic stories were piling up with sensational swiftness.
—Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swiftness
Noun
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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And the Canon Color imageClass MF753Cdw printer cuts through busy days with fast speeds, customizable controls, and easy Wi-Fi setup, now $168 off for a powerhouse office upgrade.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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Thursday’s rehab appearance with Triple-A Iowa went well enough (2 1/3 innings/38 pitches), and the club has also seen an uptick in velocity.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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In a post on X on Tuesday, Berardelli said the wind shear—meaning a rapid change in wind velocity or direction—was a reason why the Atlantic should remain quiet for the next 10 days.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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