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
Without carbs, on the other hand, those amino acids won’t reach your muscles as speedily.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026
Women and men charged with a crime in Senegal are at the mercy of a system where justice is not speedily dispensed.
—Ricci Shryock, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
Kicking off its partnership with Grupo Axo last year with a glitzy party in Mexico City attended by the likes of Shakira, who has her own hair brand stocked at the retailer, Ulta Beauty has now speedily opened a total of nine stores, with more on their way.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
—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
Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026
Women and men charged with a crime in Senegal are at the mercy of a system where justice is not speedily dispensed.
—Ricci Shryock, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
Kicking off its partnership with Grupo Axo last year with a glitzy party in Mexico City attended by the likes of Shakira, who has her own hair brand stocked at the retailer, Ulta Beauty has now speedily opened a total of nine stores, with more on their way.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speedily
Adverb
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Trump, along with the first lady and top Cabinet officials, was quickly whisked away.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Opponents will learn about his violent play style very quickly.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Our world will continue to evolve rapidly — but the enduring values that define a person should not.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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The video circulated rapidly on social media, sparking fury as at least two White victims were pummeled into the ground by a group of Black suspects.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But none of these conflicts affected so many corners of the world as swiftly as the Iran war.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Consider the other teams that, like the Mets, have high expectations and have swiftly reached a crossroads.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Healthcare costs also have gone up fast.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mercury in your 3rd House of Communication keeps conversations active and fast-moving.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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There’s no need to sacrifice style for comfort when packing light for your trip—toss a sweat-wicking, quick-drying exercise dress in your bag, like this stretchy pick from Outdoor Voices.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The only schools to have four players picked quicker were Michigan State with four of the top eight in 1967 and Notre Dame with four of the top 10 in 1946.—
Josh Dubow,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The sale, which is expected to be officially announced soon, is subject to approval by 75% of the 29 other team owners.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Roenicke never had a chance, taking over a team that would soon go on a salary dump that purged Betts, the 2018 AL MVP, along with 2012 AL Cy Young Award winner David Price.—
Jimmy Golen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Officials said Friday that water service was promptly switched off to about 75 customers shortly after the incident, but clarified Saturday that the number of customers impacted was closer to 67 households.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The woman, whose identity has not been made public, allegedly is seen hitting the man believed to be Alexander in the back, resulting in him promptly stabbing her in the hand.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Speedily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speedily. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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