as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
his alacritous response to every request is "Will do ASAP!"
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The director is also quick to point out how this mindset is not exclusive to the U.S. but is also widely spreading in Europe and across the world.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025 -
In warmer climates, for example, the liquid expands and contracts more rapidly, which can lead to a quicker extraction of flavors from the barrel.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Crisis Planning As new challenges come afoot, is the company’s crisis communication plan updated to deliver a swift response?—
Andrea Aker,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Be swift with SwiftScan VIP's lifetime subscription access to the app and scanning tools, now just $41.99 (reg.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But Gmail users also face a more immediate decision, given a critical problem with its most recent updates.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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These actions often yield more immediate results than waiting for a chance to elect a new president. 2.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Through intelligent automation, development can be completed at a far more expeditious rate, reliability can be increased, and human error can be minimized.—
William Jones,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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The move follows an expeditious effort by Republicans to move the president’s nominees through the chamber.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Alacritous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alacritous. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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