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as in quickly
with great speed
if they don't arrive pronto, we'll have to go to the movie without them
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2
as in immediately
without delay
the kind of boss who wants everything pronto
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Recent Examples of pronto
Activists who want the waste moved, pronto, have been worrying as storms eat away the dirt road leading to the surfing beach at San Onofre.
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Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024
The Eagles need Jalen Hurts back pronto.
—Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Jan. 2023
Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024
The Eagles need Jalen Hurts back pronto.
—Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronto
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Democrats and at least two Florida Republicans, including Sen. Rick Scott, swiftly condemned Hinchcliffe’s remarks about Puerto Rico.Matthew Crowley, Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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By clarifying team duties, organizations can respond swiftly and uphold stakeholder trust during challenges.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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Everyone's favorite annual dose of Christmas cheer is coming to our television screens soon.Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Felix the Cat was the first to take to the skies, and he was soon joined by a menagerie of characters, from Mickey Mouse to Popeye.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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All the Colorado School of Mines football program can do now is wait.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Subscribe now for immediate access to the latest issue and to browse the rich archive.Erin Maglaque, The New York Review of Books, 15 Nov. 2024
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Previous indications ahead of the Lattimore deal were that the Commanders believe their window for contention opened up much quicker than the brass initially thought.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Unlike butter, which can be difficult to spread under and over the skin due to residual moisture, mayonnaise glides on smoothly, making total coverage quicker and easier.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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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
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And business leaders have been clear that those costs will likely get passed directly to their customers.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Pronto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronto. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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