1
as in hurriedly
with excessive or careless speed
the hastily put together report contained a lot of errors
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2
as in quickly
with great speed
the congresswoman hastily made her way towards the waiting elevator
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Recent Examples of hastily
In addition, their international students are being singled out for legal proceedings, and academic freedom at several prominent institutions is coming under increasing fire from a series of unprecedented government demands and hastily conducted investigations.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Limestone stacked next to a sunken hole — perhaps used to wash it — left the impression workers hastily left the quarry when the lime kiln abruptly halted operations.
—Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025
The first act is a rocky one, as the world and new cast of characters is hastily introduced.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
This time around, a prologue set 17 years before the rest of the events of Rebirth shows how a hastily disposed of candy wrapper results in a gate system malfunction at the aforementioned InGen lab that allows a mutant Distortus Rex, or D-Rex, to get loose inside the research facility.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 3 July 2025
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Limestone stacked next to a sunken hole — perhaps used to wash it — left the impression workers hastily left the quarry when the lime kiln abruptly halted operations.
—Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025
The first act is a rocky one, as the world and new cast of characters is hastily introduced.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
This time around, a prologue set 17 years before the rest of the events of Rebirth shows how a hastily disposed of candy wrapper results in a gate system malfunction at the aforementioned InGen lab that allows a mutant Distortus Rex, or D-Rex, to get loose inside the research facility.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hastily
Adverb
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Medical staff responded immediately, administering fluids and swiftly transferring him to our Doral clinic for more extensive care.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Williams must continue to learn a new offense, become more comfortable operating under center and refine his rhythm and timing to consistently get rid of the football quicker.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Bregman skipped a rehab assignment to return quicker as the team enters an important stretch in the schedule against a slew of winning teams, including Tampa Bay, which began the day just ahead of Boston in the division standings.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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And consistent with these perceptions, real median household income grew much faster during Trump’s first term than during the Biden era.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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But, as with any product that’s a good buy for the price, these hot ticket items will go fast.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The two sides did not find enough common ground, and soon after, Crow-Armstrong blossomed into an All-Star and one of the sport’s most magnetic personalities.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Teens sparked the aesthetic, part skater, part punk, part hip hop star, which college kids soon remixed by layering streetwear with campus-specific staples.—
Alexandra Jane,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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The act aims to safeguard providers' First Amendment rights and requires state agencies to promptly notify them of any complaints that could affect their licensure.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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In February, President Donald Trump made an aggressive push to reshape the Kennedy Center by firing its leader, naming a longtime confidant as interim executive director, dismissing board members appointed by Democrats and then appointing his own trustees who promptly elected him as chair.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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“Hastily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hastily. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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