1
as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
a speedy worker but not a very careful one, unfortunately
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2
as in immediate
done, carried out, or given without delay
I was surprised by and pleased with the company's speedy response to my complaints
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speedy recovery
a speedy delivery
a speedy implementation
a hurried implementation
a streamlined implementation
a vigorous implementation
a smooth implementation
an efficient implementation
a speedy conclusion
an accelerated conclusion
a hurried conclusion
a swift conclusion
an immediate conclusion
a sudden conclusion
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Recent Examples of speedy
This suggests spinners are playing it safe in times of uncertainty and leveraging their carryover textile products to ensure a better and speedier service to their clients.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
The ‘Swift Planet’ On July 4, there will be an uncommonly good opportunity to get a glimpse of Mercury, the smallest, speediest planet in our solar system.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 1 July 2025
MacBook Pro’s Faster Connectivity Alongside the M5 upgrade offering a 15 to 20 percent uplift in pure performance, another speedy upgrade is lurking inside the spec leaks of the next macOS laptop, namely Wi-Fi 7.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Formula 1 racing is known for having an extremely devoted fanbase — and this movie, which brings speedy cars to an IMAX screen, feeds right into that obsession.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 27 June 2025
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
The ‘Swift Planet’ On July 4, there will be an uncommonly good opportunity to get a glimpse of Mercury, the smallest, speediest planet in our solar system.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 1 July 2025
MacBook Pro’s Faster Connectivity Alongside the M5 upgrade offering a 15 to 20 percent uplift in pure performance, another speedy upgrade is lurking inside the spec leaks of the next macOS laptop, namely Wi-Fi 7.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Formula 1 racing is known for having an extremely devoted fanbase — and this movie, which brings speedy cars to an IMAX screen, feeds right into that obsession.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speedy
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Excessive drinking, eating, and urinating or weight changes in children: See a provider if your child is suddenly drinking, eating, or urinating more than usual, or if there’s a rapid change in weight.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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Trump had for months resisted pressure from Kyiv and NATO allies to turn the screw on Putin, engaging directly with Russia and distancing from Ukraine in the hopes that smoothing U.S. relations with Moscow would bring about a rapid end to the war.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Neither the oils nor systemic insecticides give immediate control of adult whiteflies.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Business Investment Gets Turbocharged Unlimited bonus depreciation remains intact, allowing immediate expensing of qualifying equipment and improvements.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Chicago police and City Hall officials were quick to note that the shooting was targeted and the victims didn’t live in the neighborhood.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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And 3) The other social media platforms have been quick to allow the swap.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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The internet, never one to wait for context, responded with swift certainty, and social feeds lit up with familiar refrains: Hill was late again.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The decision was met by swift condemnation and a legal challenge from San Francisco International Airport officials and its legal team which argued the new name would confuse travelers and was a copyright infringement.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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These strategic moves could reshape how fast renewable power is deployed, who controls it, and whether communities benefit equitably.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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If you're not already enrolled, sign up for a free 30-day trial to enjoy exclusive deals, fast and free shipping, and more.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The National Weather Service (NWS) issued timely forecasts and warnings in advance of Friday's catastrophic flooding in central Texas, but long-standing staffing concerns—including unfilled leadership positions—remained a source of unease among weather professionals.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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However, a timely goal brought some momentum to their sideline.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Another takes a brisk walk around the block between back-to-back meetings.—
Ashley B. Stewart,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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This special lid prevents splashes from brisk walks and works to keep any heat (or cold) from escaping.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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As his health faded in the last year of his life, Neruda rushed to finish his story, which gives the last chapters of his book a galloping, fragmented quality.—
Tunku Varadarajan,
WSJ,
25 June 2021
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The artist was in Times Square last week to offer his latest corrective, unveiling a massive bronze statue of a young African American man in urban streetwear sitting astride a galloping horse.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
7 Oct. 2019
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“Speedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speedy. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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