1
as in quickly
with great speed
if they don't arrive pronto, we'll have to go to the movie without them
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2
as in immediately
without delay
the kind of boss who wants everything pronto
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Recent Examples of pronto
Activists who want the waste moved, pronto, have been worrying as storms eat away the dirt road leading to the surfing beach at San Onofre.
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Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024
The Eagles need Jalen Hurts back pronto.
—Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Jan. 2023
Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024
The Eagles need Jalen Hurts back pronto.
—Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronto
Adverb
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As expected, fans immediately jumped in, speculating about which Rising sign Pascal might have.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Blue Jackets defenceman Jack Johnson, all 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds of him, promptly — and easily — threw Robertson into the boards.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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This watch is in effect until 7 a.m. Ways to protect yourself during a tornado To ensure your safety during a tornado, remember that acting promptly is crucial, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The alliance has more than twice the military forces of Russia, and European leaders are increasing defense spending and moving more swiftly than at any point since the end of the Cold War to ramp up weapons production.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The first followed the Civil War, promising economic empowerment to freed slaves — promises that were swiftly broken.—
Andre Johnson Jr.,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Whether buying something online, splitting a bill or sending money across borders, people expect their money to move instantly.—
Marc Sacal,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Should the Spurs need to hire a full-time coach to replace Gregg Popovich, who missed most of this season due to a stroke, Jenkins would instantly become a top candidate, league sources said.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Her thriller novel that’s soon due is about to go unfinished, so her husband Jeremy (Hartnett) offers a struggling writer named Lowen (Johnson) a huge sum of money to complete the remaining books in the series.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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The precious cargo was soon rolling toward the James River and the safety of the ship’s hold.—
Andrew Lawler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The pool of companies required to report will still expand, but now with a two-year delay and the timeline for non-EU parent companies has not changed.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The recent Champions Trophy hit a global record for concurrency for any sporting event, and Mani notes that even regular matches are now breaking records previously set by major finals.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Catch up quick: Brad Schimel, the conservative candidate in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race, lost by 10 points in a 50-50 state.—
Tal Axelrod,
Axios,
3 Apr. 2025
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Whether this occurred through external networking or internal conversations, matching the hiring department’s needs with a new team member can happen quicker than the job posting going live.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Such losses can’t be directly put at the aid system’s doorstep.—
David Sogge,
Time,
5 Apr. 2025
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Start cucumbers, squash and melons in large pots now for transplant in a few weeks or seed them directly in the ground toward the end of the month.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Pronto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronto. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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