as in speed
a high rate of movement or performance
his agility and overall quickness made him the football coach's top choice for receiver
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Recent Examples of quickness
His lateral quickness isn’t the question.
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Like Isiah Pacheco, Johnson could be another Day 3 steal for the Chiefs because of his combination of quickness, power and vision.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
The 6-foot-2, 190-pound Donovan combines excellent size, range and power with explosive quickness.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
His size, the quickness for his size, and versatility are what the Dolphins loved.
—Greg Cote
april 26, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
He’s since lost quickness and, because of his persistent injuries – he’s been hampered by hamstring issues over the last year and was questionable for Game 3 with calf tightness – never seems to have his full burst on the floor.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
The 6-7, 315-pound prospect can also play either tackle spot while having athleticism and quickness to be effective both as a pass or run blocker.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Goalkeeper Duran Ferree, 19, has shown hand and foot quickness that’s exciting.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Like Isiah Pacheco, Johnson could be another Day 3 steal for the Chiefs because of his combination of quickness, power and vision.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
The 6-foot-2, 190-pound Donovan combines excellent size, range and power with explosive quickness.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
His size, the quickness for his size, and versatility are what the Dolphins loved.
—Greg Cote
april 26, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
He’s since lost quickness and, because of his persistent injuries – he’s been hampered by hamstring issues over the last year and was questionable for Game 3 with calf tightness – never seems to have his full burst on the floor.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
The 6-7, 315-pound prospect can also play either tackle spot while having athleticism and quickness to be effective both as a pass or run blocker.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Goalkeeper Duran Ferree, 19, has shown hand and foot quickness that’s exciting.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickness
Noun
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The questions continued when the Steelers rounded out their draft class with likely special teamers who have size (sixth-round, 6-5, 321-pound DT Gabriel Rubio) and speed (Oklahoma safety Robert Spears-Jennings ran the fastest 40 at the combine at his position) but need polish.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cops believe speed played a factor in the crash.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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How the stars in a binary system orbit one another — their orbital period and velocity — depends on the masses of the two stars.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Lamar’s velocity reflects his ambition.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Quickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickness. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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