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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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
Prepare it 24 hours in advance for a speedy weeknight dinner.
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Kelsey Ogletree,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
In the meantime, LAX visitors must wait to soar above local traffic and make a speedy exit via rail.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The scientific consensus, quantified in the current physical activity recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services, is at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise, such as speedy walking.
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Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
As outlined above, Amazon Prime membership comes with much more than just free, speedy shipping.
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Sarah Hostetler,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Kelsey Ogletree,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
In the meantime, LAX visitors must wait to soar above local traffic and make a speedy exit via rail.
—
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The scientific consensus, quantified in the current physical activity recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services, is at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise, such as speedy walking.
—
Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
As outlined above, Amazon Prime membership comes with much more than just free, speedy shipping.
—
Sarah Hostetler,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for speedy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speedy
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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At the heart of the clash is how to manage wild horse populations that can reproduce at a rapid clip.
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Instead, the Warriors just injected a heavy dose of immediate reality into Chase Center.
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On Tuesday, Minneapolis City Council Member Jason Chavez sent an email to city officials, including Mayor Jacob Frey and Public Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette, requesting immediate support for unhoused residents in the area.
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Either way, Aestura’s Atobarrier 365 Ceramide Cream Mist is an easy way to give quick hydration to dry, stressed skin, thanks to an ultrafine spray packed with ceramides.
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From California politics to safety concerns on Sacramento roads, here’s a quick digest of some of the top stories for June 23, 2026.
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Industry typically favors action, making swift decisions despite uncertainty, while academia prioritizes rigor, demanding thorough evidence to avoid costly errors.
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The Verge’s David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy describe Fadell’s frustration with outdated, expensive temperature controls and his swift entry back into the product scene.
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Temperatures inside of cars can reach 125 degrees in minutes, even with windows cracked, and children overheat as much as five times faster than adults, the fact sheet said.
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From dream home to disaster But faster than a rushing river, that dream became a nightmare when disastrous flooding hit Kerr County last summer.
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My job is to report in a timely manner on crime, mass shootings, war coverage, domestic and international affairs, pop culture and more.
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With multiple timely benefits, a CD account could be especially worth opening for savers this July.
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Studies show that orgasms also relieve menstrual pain, lower blood pressure, enhance circulation, correlate with better cardiac functioning, and burn calories equivalent to thirty minutes of brisk walking.
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The glacier carts and kiosks that dish out ice cream, soft serve and sorbets did brisk business all week.
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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.
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Designed by renowned architect Dominique Perrault, its four stories tilting forward are said to evoke a galloping horse.
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“Speedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speedy. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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