PDQ

adverb

ˌpē-(ˌ)dē-ˈkyü How to pronounce PDQ (audio)
Definition of PDQnext
as in promptly
without delay the boss wants the report, and he wants it PDQ

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for PDQ
  1. promptly
  2. immediately
  3. now
  4. instantly
  5. directly
  6. shortly
Adverb
  • The new regulations require district staff members to explain the process to file Title IX complaints or promptly contact complainants to discuss supportive measures like counseling or schedule changes.
    Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The authority’s chairman, Janno Lieber, promised that the contract to begin the tunneling work for the extension of the Second Avenue Subway into East Harlem would be issued promptly.
    Nolan Hicks, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • The Spartans opened up with two passing touchdowns for a 14-0 lead to immediately put the Mountain West conference leaders on edge.
    Andrew Hartley, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • And suddenly, Saric transformed into Jokic, in one sense, anyway: his exit from the game immediately resulted in disaster.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • All the Colorado School of Mines football program can do now is wait.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • And now the Commanders go three-and-out Rohan Nadkarni Backed up on their own 10-yard line, the Commanders couldn’t break out.
    Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of now
Adverb
  • Predictive analytics work to automate lead scoring in B2B marketing, instantly grouping prospects by their engagement level that fits within your company’s ideal customer profile to improve lead quality and increase business outcomes.
    Jonathan Schwartz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Find it on Amazon Bring Your Memories to Life with the Kodak Dock Plus Printer Print and cherish your favorite memories instantly with the Kodak Dock Plus photo printer.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of instantly
Adverb
  • And business leaders have been clear that those costs will likely get passed directly to their customers.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • About half of new wireless subscribers are signing on directly to the Boost network, but that share needs to grow.
    Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of directly
Adverb
  • However, the man returned on Monday (Nov. 19) and announced that everyone who had previously ordered a book would receive theirs shortly.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Zimbardo got thrust into the spotlight shortly thereafter when the 1971 Attica prison riot broke out.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of shortly
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PDQ

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