as in quickly
with great speed
swiftly established himself as a star in Hollywood
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Recent Examples of swiftly
Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
No telling yet how the WGA’s deal, which leaders arrived to earlier this month quite swiftly and the membership ratified on Friday, will affect the actors’ talks.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
After Sunday's attack, Southern Command posted a video on X showing a boat moving swiftly in the water before an explosion left it in flames.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
But instinct kicked in swiftly, and many of the journalists in the crowd of 2,600 people were using their phones to capture video.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
No telling yet how the WGA’s deal, which leaders arrived to earlier this month quite swiftly and the membership ratified on Friday, will affect the actors’ talks.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
After Sunday's attack, Southern Command posted a video on X showing a boat moving swiftly in the water before an explosion left it in flames.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
But instinct kicked in swiftly, and many of the journalists in the crowd of 2,600 people were using their phones to capture video.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swiftly
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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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
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“Swiftly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swiftly. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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