as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
the Roman god Mercury was the fleet-footed messenger of the gods
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Recent Examples of fleet-footed
In the face of uncertainty over China’s future, U.S. policymakers must remain flexible and fleet-footed.
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Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2014
And there are simply too many characters and too many cities and too many quests and too many fights to keep the show balanced and fleet-footed.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2023
But Pine is the secret sauce that keeps this thing buoyant and fleet-footed, even when the plot turns start piling up.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2023
Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2014
And there are simply too many characters and too many cities and too many quests and too many fights to keep the show balanced and fleet-footed.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2023
But Pine is the secret sauce that keeps this thing buoyant and fleet-footed, even when the plot turns start piling up.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleet-footed
Adjective
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Launching the food tours While in college, Saba witnessed Nashville's rapid growth.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
10 Feb. 2025
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After World War II, economic growth and GI benefits fueled another rapid building boom.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Bundle up, lace up your hiking shoes, and enjoy a brisk hike through Lyonia Preserve.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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So grab your favorite blanket, curl up and enjoy the brisk beauty of the outdoors.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Here's a quick bit of context on what's happening in and around the brain.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2025
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Heim was quick to acknowledge the chaos, the unpredictability of Daytona races, and the pressure during the final laps, noting the challenges of maintaining control with worn tires while surrounded by other drivers pushing for top positions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With a better processor, great battery, and a lightweight build, this is a fast device that will give you many of the features users love in the Apple Watch, such as fitness and sleep trackers, heart rate monitoring, and crash detection.—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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Filing electronically with direct deposit is the fastest way to get a refund Consider IRS free resources to help eligible taxpayers file.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Redemption was swift and sublime for Bart Verbruggen against Chelsea.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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So is the country's push for swift justice Trump's rhetoric, which appears to change tack on Putin's ostracism by the U.S., was welcomed by some in Russia.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While the internals aren't dazzling, the 14th-generation Intel i5 processor is more than speedy enough to tackle standard productivity tasks, Web browsing and media streaming.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Even before Trump’s tariffs, the online mega store had been exploring options for speedy delivery, including expanding its marketplace to U.S.-based sellers.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Fleet-footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleet-footed. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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