quickly

adverb

Definition of quicklynext
as in rapidly
with great speed quickly moved to block the goal

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Recent Examples of quickly After a weak showing in Iowa, Ramaswamy ended his campaign and quickly folded into the broader MAGA-verse. — Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026 And as the most recent press secretary found out, you can be fired from the position just as quickly as you were hired. — Chandelis Duster, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026 In the immediate aftermath of Jose’s arrest, his family feared he would be quickly deported. — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Open Doors Foundation, which began operations in 2025 and quickly expanded before running into zoning and code issues at multiple properties this year, has sought to remain open at 3221 Independence Avenue, its original location. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026 After the Longhorns quickly grabbed a 10-0 lead, Florida forced four punts and two turnovers on downs on their next six series. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 The Academy Museum gala has quickly become one of the most star-studded events of the second half of the year, serving as a soft opening to the upcoming awards season. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 18 Oct. 2026 Prior to this, Miami trailed just once, by three points at the start of the Central Michigan game that quickly became a 52-3 rout. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026 How quickly his skill translates remains one of the season’s largest unknowns. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickly
  1. rapidly
  2. swiftly
  3. fast
  4. quick
  5. soon
  6. promptly
  7. immediately
Adverb
  • This inner planet, being closer, will move more rapidly around the star than the outer planet.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Together, the tools could help accelerate the development of more resilient electric motor systems while reducing the risks associated with critical material shortages, volatile supply chains and rapidly changing global markets.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of rapidly
Adverb
  • Still, when the measles outbreak erupted, Bangladesh responded swiftly and initially seemed to be winning the battle.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Illinois reacted swiftly to the boys’ arrest for Morse’s murder, enacting a new law that lowered the age to 10 from 13 at which offenders could be sentenced to prison.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of swiftly
Adverb
  • According to promoter Live Nation, the European leg broke several regional records, including the fastest-selling rap show in Greece and the biggest arena sales for a rap artist in Zagreb, Belgrade and Sofia.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Stichter is expecting gross margin to be up 50 basis points year-over-year for the fourth quarter ended September, helped by channel mix and DTC growing faster than wholesale.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fast
Adverb
  • But Antetokounmpo popped up quick, taking the ensuing two free throws and remaining in the game.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Moreover, Microsoft was able to bring more Azure capacity online quicker than Wall Street had excepted.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of quick
Adverb
  • Some announcements could come sooner, given the massive amount of organization and fundraising involved in mounting presidential campaigns.
    — Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Porter’s prediction needs several of them to take steps forward together, and soon.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of soon
Adverb
  • After a half hour of miscommunication, Pike was promptly hospitalized and placed on a ventilator.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Relentlessly enterprising and six feet seven, a literally oversized character, Levandowski had entered an autonomous motorcycle, Ghost Rider, which started the course and promptly fell over.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • Details on the funeral arrangements were not immediately available.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The delivery does not mean the aircraft can begin operational service immediately.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of immediately

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“Quickly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickly. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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