1
as in quickly
with great speed
she snappily completed the job application and handed it to the receptionist
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2
as in neatly
in a strikingly neat and trim manner
the snappily attired male dancers wore top hats and tails
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3
as in lively
in a quick and spirited manner
sang out the square dance calls snappily
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
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Medical staff responded immediately, administering fluids and swiftly transferring him to our Doral clinic for more extensive care.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Hospital costs are also growing twice as fast as the median household’s income.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Technological innovation means marble is mined faster and more intensively with fewer workers.—
Meara Sharma,
The Dial,
22 July 2025
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Bregman skipped a rehab assignment to return quicker as the team enters an important stretch in the schedule against a slew of winning teams, including Tampa Bay, which began the day just ahead of Boston in the division standings.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Basically, the Earth is going to rotate quicker than usual.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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The act aims to safeguard providers' First Amendment rights and requires state agencies to promptly notify them of any complaints that could affect their licensure.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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In February, President Donald Trump made an aggressive push to reshape the Kennedy Center by firing its leader, naming a longtime confidant as interim executive director, dismissing board members appointed by Democrats and then appointing his own trustees who promptly elected him as chair.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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Trading him would also open a roster spot for one of the Sox's deadline additions, although it shouldn't be done hastily.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Their reactions quickly went viral, with Byron immediately ducking out of frame and Cabot hastily covering her face before turning her back to escape the frame.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 July 2025
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Despite the malfunction, the seasoned performer kept her composure and soon continued to sing to her fans.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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Water depth - The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 July 2025
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“Snappily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappily. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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