1
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
Adverb
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Neither official, however, is leaving politics immediately.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, they were immediately met with push back from the business and financial sectors that claimed the standards were overly complicated.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Ensure that all firmware and security updates are installed promptly to close potential security gaps.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Hackman took them to a shelter where they were promptly named after the actor and his costar Keanu Reeves, according to The Baltimore Sun.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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And Investor Changes In an ever-evolving market, the ability to swiftly adjust strategies in response to global economic shifts, technological advancements and changing investor expectations is crucial.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Beijing swiftly announced 15% retaliatory tariffs on some American goods, including chicken, wheat, corn and cotton.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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With digital audits, manufacturers spot patterns instantly—like recurring defects from a specific shift or machine—and take immediate corrective action.—
Jerry Dolinsky,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Her fellow inmates are similarly situated, the whole scenario instantly recognizable.—
Sam Worley,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Deputies arrived at the temple around 9:13 a.m. and soon notified Chino Hills Code Enforcement, whose officers are tasked with maintaining the appearance and safety of property in the city.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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The question, which figures to be answered very soon: What happens at quarterback?—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Switch sides, now extending your left arm and right leg simultaneously.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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But that’s so much of what music is now — little familiar pieces Frankensteined together.—
Seth Abramovitch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Catch up quick: The outbreak started in Gaines County, Texas, a locality of roughly 23,000 people that is home to a community of Mennonites.—
Jaden Amos,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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These tools have made operations run quicker and smoother, saving time and boosting productivity.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Visit our website to send a message directly to your representatives.—
Haley Busch,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Earlier this month, a judge in Massachusetts said unions suing over a deferred resignation offer weren’t directly affected and so lacked legal standing to challenge it.—
Janie Har,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Pronto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronto. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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