swifter
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of swifter
C17: related to the nautical term swift to fasten with tight-drawn ropes; probably Scandinavian in origin: compare Old Norse svipta to reef
Example Sentences
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As this technology developed, the photographs became more detailed and the animations swifter and smoother.
From Slate • May 25, 2026
That led to a fundraising campaign raising money for charity - but with a shorter shelf life, the Orkney banana glut required a swifter solution.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
But few players were swifter around the bases, and managers enlisted him as a pinch runner in close, late-innings games.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026
Unfortunately, the market in 2025 was much swifter and harsher toward companies that miss expectations than those that beat, meaning that any excessive optimism could lead to big selloffs.
From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026
The sea would be swifter, but if she does not have the ships...
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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