swiftly

adverb

ˈswif(t)-lē How to pronounce swiftly (audio)
Definition of swiftlynext
as in quickly
with great speed swiftly established himself as a star in Hollywood

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Recent Examples of swiftly 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 And yes, the next contestant swiftly answered the puzzle, which is what led to Nikol's reaction. — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025 The system then notifies a network of churches, businesses and individuals who can respond swiftly, preventing crises from escalating. — Shane Monaco, arkansasonline.com, 26 Mar. 2025 Japanese actor Koki is swiftly building an international profile that spans continents and genres, from dual roles in a Japanese horror film to sword fighting in 18th-century Britain. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for swiftly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swiftly
  1. fast
  2. quick
  3. soon
Adverb
  • Act fast to snag the exclusive deal since it’s not guaranteed to last through the weekend.
    — Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Carbon dioxide can make plants grow bigger and faster, and produce more flowers, which leads to more pollen.
    — Umair Irfan, Wired News, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of fast
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of quick
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
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“Swiftly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swiftly. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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