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quickness

NOUN
swiftness
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG




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At 5-foot-4, the Darien, Conn., native isn’t physically imposing, but her quickness, vision and footwork make her a perpetual threat.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

Safety is paramount, but efficiency and quickness are important as well.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 13, 2026

“It’s a game of speed, quickness and explosive power,” Cignetti said before the Rose Bowl.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 8, 2026

Linebacker: Isaiah Phelps, Oxnard Pacifica, 6-1, 200, Jr. Phelps led Pacifica to a Southern Section Division 3 championship, averaging nearly 15 tackles a game with his quickness and instincts.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 21, 2025

With the quickness of birds, the heads of Pilate and Reba shot up.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison




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