rapidly

adverb

Definition of rapidlynext
as in quickly
with great speed summer vacation has gone by way too rapidly

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Recent Examples of rapidly Future quantum applications The team sees potential applications in electronics that consume less power and switch states rapidly. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 Foot-and-mouth disease spreads rapidly among livestock and can force mass culling, movement restrictions, and trade disruptions. — Robert Kelly, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 In an era where architectural images spread rapidly through social media, this building, resembling a white folding fan, undoubtedly has the potential to become a popular landmark. — Wendy Wang, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026 Follow the Archuleta County Sheriff's Office Facebook page for updates on the rapidly changing conditions. — Libby Smith, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 The technological advice and subsequent stock moves come as concerns about rapidly developing artificial intelligence capabilities swirl in cybersecurity. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, a fifth school has rapidly expanded its payouts to another one of Donalds’ education companies in recent years. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 The experiment, meant to last up to two weeks, rapidly got out of hand — at least according to the official narrative. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 Thor Motor Coach rapidly grew out its lineup of camper vans while the Class B segment was running white hot through much of the 2020s. — New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapidly
  1. quickly
  2. swiftly
  3. fast
  4. quick
  5. soon
Adverb
  • With the interference removed, the transport molecules can quickly stick to the flexible base, while the new additive guides crystal growth and seals up flaws in the perovskite layer.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Bolsonaro quickly refused to concede defeat and asked for the election results to be annulled after an evening of chaos at some polling places that followed a last-minute decision to extend voting by two hours.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of quickly
Adverb
  • The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and other local agencies swiftly took action, arrested the caller and took him to the Palm Beach County Jail.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The memo went out like the bat signal, and Danica promptly — and swiftly — took action.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of swiftly
Adverb
  • Traveling faster than Mach 5 means ARRW can exceed five times the speed of sound.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the fast-ascending Kit Connor is on course to have Elden Ring and the next X-Men movie — playing Cyclops — both releasing in 2028, which could catapult him to tier 1 stardom.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of fast
Adverb
  • Every story comes to an end, but the end comes quicker for small publishers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Most importantly, its extra RAM makes third-party apps feel quicker than on its sluggish predecessor.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of quick
Adverb
  • Rose soon shed their Americana trappings, publicly embraced their queerness, and revamped their musical identity.
    — Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Voters in six states will soon decide whether to impose or expand voter identification requirements, including rules requiring mail voters to provide part of a driver’s license or Social Security number.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of soon

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“Rapidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapidly. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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