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be quick

VERB
hurry
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dash hasten hustle jog rush scoot scurry whirl whisk zip
STRONG
accelerate barrel beeline bestir breeze bullet burst bustle drive expedite fleet flit fly goad haste nip push quicken race rip rocket roll run sally smoke speed spur urge whish whiz
WEAK
dig in get a move on go like lightning hurry up lose no time make haste make short work of make time make tracks shake a leg speed up step on it step on the gas turn on steam
Antonyms
STRONGEST
procrastinate slow
STRONG
cease check decelerate delay discourage dissuade halt hinder repress retard stop walk
WEAK
dally dawdle rest stall wait
VERB
scoot
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bolt dart dash hustle scamper scurry whiz zip
STRONG
accelerate expedite fly hasten move race run rush skedaddle speed split spur vamoose
WEAK
beeline clear out get a move on go like lightning hurry up make haste make time make tracks move fast shake a leg step on it
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dawdle decelerate slow wait
STRONG
cease delay discourage dissuade halt hinder remain retard stay stop walk

Example Sentences

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But a sentiment shift, however unlikely, could be quick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Despite some positive signs in past months, the export data provides a dampener that indicates a turnaround may not be quick.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

So if an event causes a short-term bump in price, cautious investors may be quick to sell into the rally.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

But I wouldn't be quick to get rid of Brendon McCullum.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

“You go for it. And be quick about it.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin