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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Recent Examples of speedy
During his collegiate career, the speedy 5-foot-10 receiver returned two punts for touchdowns and led the ACC in punts returned and punt return yards.
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Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Gamecocks needed seven plays to score on the game’s opening drive, but the offense didn’t score again until Sellers found speedy Nyck Harbor for a 64-yard touchdown pass on a post pattern to stretch the lead to 24-11 midway through the fourth quarter.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Sanders took the approach of a speedy downhill runner compared to Jordan’s meandering style and also caught a short pass from Maiava and ran it in 74 yards for a touchdown and returned punts for USC in the second quarter.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
As an accomplished safety at Oklahoma State, Lyrik Rawls was matched against several speedy receivers in both practices and games the past four seasons.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
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Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Gamecocks needed seven plays to score on the game’s opening drive, but the offense didn’t score again until Sellers found speedy Nyck Harbor for a 64-yard touchdown pass on a post pattern to stretch the lead to 24-11 midway through the fourth quarter.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Sanders took the approach of a speedy downhill runner compared to Jordan’s meandering style and also caught a short pass from Maiava and ran it in 74 yards for a touchdown and returned punts for USC in the second quarter.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
As an accomplished safety at Oklahoma State, Lyrik Rawls was matched against several speedy receivers in both practices and games the past four seasons.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speedy
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Unrivaled also saw rapid growth across digital platforms during its first season.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Instead of rapid expansion, Johnson focuses on sustainable growth.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kraft caught the ball just 5 yards downfield and safety Will Harris had a chance to make an immediate tackle.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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His team have the immediate fixtures to succeed, facing Sunderland and West Ham next.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the company stands out by prioritizing culture and vision over quick commissions.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Roberson, leader of the church since 2023, has also opened the doors of the Cathedral from Monday-Saturday for tours, prayers or anyone walking by who needs a quick respite from the Miami heat.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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The swift guilty verdict for Arne Cheyenne Johnson, whose girlfriend had recently been mauled by his victim, speaks to the court and the public’s reaction to that wild legal strategy.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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Israel’s strike on a Hamas compound in Doha this week drew swift condemnation from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Europe, and even the US, which said the bombing violated Qatar’s sovereignty.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Blue Cruise functioned well in fast traffic, including a couple of automatic lane changes.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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But most service impressions are shaped by System 1—the fast, intuitive, emotional response.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Our Best Smart Hospitals ranking is especially timely.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Over a hundred years later, its Netflix series adaptation Anne With an E is as timely and relevant as ever.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There are expressive aromas of bread, pear and yellow plum; medium-full, with a rich, layered mid-palate, there is excellent complexity, significant persistence, brisk acidity and outstanding harmony.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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If left on automatic, the GFX100RF prefers a 1/125-second exposure time, which is brisk enough to eliminate signs of handshake.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 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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Designed by renowned architect Dominique Perrault, its four stories tilting forward are said to evoke a galloping horse.—
Rob Hodgetts at Longchamp,
CNN,
15 Oct. 2019
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“Speedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speedy. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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