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 Ruerup quickly rose through the ranks at Oxxford, gaining experience with everything from product and design to marketing and technology. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 As the most lethal and airborne variant of the infection, pneumonic plague is nearly always fatal unless specific antibiotics are given quickly. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 Furnari recalled that some of the song’s early music and lyrics came together quickly, but writing words that could do justice to their experience was another matter. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026 Fire crews quickly deployed hoses and made a preliminary search to confirm no one was inside. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026 That would mean oil, which is being pumped full out in the world and can't be reined in that quickly, would fill tankers everywhere and the only way to not upset the supply market would be to dump it anywhere. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026 New census data over the past week showed Japan’s population shrank more quickly than in the prior tally. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026 In the second quarter, Penn State notched its first touchdown, but the Wildcats’ ground game quickly clapped back. — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 Understanding that Kirk Cousins is known for getting rid of the ball quickly is one thing. — Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickly
  1. rapidly
  2. swiftly
  3. fast
  4. quick
  5. soon
  6. promptly
  7. immediately
Adverb
  • In Congress, crypto companies are pushing for market-structure rules, AI firms are battling over how Washington will regulate their rapidly expanding industry, and sports-betting operators are confronting regulatory fights.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The storm could rapidly intensify in those conditions, but forecasters said a blockade of storm-shredding wind shear near the coast could slow it slightly before landfall.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of rapidly
Adverb
  • Authorities swiftly placed around 200 people under strict medical observation.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • However, Jim is sticking with CEO Ernie Herrman, who promised on TJX's post-earnings call that fixes were swiftly put in place and already starting to bear fruit in the current quarter.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of swiftly
Adverb
  • With this fast-approaching launch date and the program’s brief approval window, travelers could have an Argentine passport in hand in a matter of months.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • India, which remains the world's fastest-growing major economy, is among the countries most vulnerable to the supply disruptions caused by the Iran war.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of fast
Adverb
  • The hope is that the mRNA vaccine can target emerging strains quicker, according to the CDC.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The ribbed knit is absorbent and quick-drying with a combed cotton material that’s ultra-soft to the touch.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of quick
Adverb
  • The rare show of alignment among fierce rivals was soon countered by comments from Meta’s Zuckerberg and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, both of whom dismissed the slowdown idea.
    — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Now, the full-scale deployment of the ClarosTechUV PFAS destruction system is soon to take place at Daikin’s manufacturing facility in Decatur.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of soon
Adverb
  • Contact the treating clinician promptly for worsening pain, spreading redness or warmth, pus-like drainage, fever, extensive blistering, eye symptoms, or a reaction substantially more severe than described.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The company encouraged employees to use Microsoft Teams, but while some replied promptly, others put their own work first.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • His office did not immediately respond to questions from The Associated Press regarding a possible snap election.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Reps for Bryan and Gillette stadium did not immediately return a request for comment.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of immediately

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“Quickly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickly. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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