incautiously

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Adverb
  • But instead of responding rashly, quickly ramping up production or accelerating the buildout of alternatives, the energy sector seems to have entered a holding pattern.
    Justin Worland, Time, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Or, will he be inclined to rashly respond similarly to former Customs and Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem?
    Tony Lux, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Raoul's office alleged that Peoples Gas imprudently incurred costs for the work, which are passed on to customers.
    Maggie Dougherty, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Although their destroyer was somewhat imprudently named HMS Brazen.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • On May 14, Keller Public Safety posted a dashcam video on Facebook of a group of at least seven pre-teen and teens who police say drove recklessly and evaded police on Johnson Road.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
  • Gray and his superb cast are in blazing form and full command here in a bruising movie that reveals the heavy price of pursuing the American Dream too recklessly, instead of heeding Aeschylus’ words.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Adverb
  • Moreover, Elliott does not act impetuously in its activism.
    Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
Adverb
  • Tanner plunges into these ostentatiously autobiographical roles, heedlessly, hectically and without a psychiatric net.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Except rather than giving it to her, Bear impulsively uses it himself.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
  • Tshisekedi also suggested the sanctions reflected a broader alignment between his administration and Washington, dismissing any notion that the US had acted impulsively.
    Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
Adverb
  • In fact, when the attacks become brazenly personal, voters may be more likely to view the object of scrutiny with greater sympathy.
    Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
  • Does that include them brazenly violating the body camera policy?
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Adverb
  • There was Anthony Edwards brashly asking Watson if the Nuggets planned to foul up three at the end of regulation, before draining an incredible shot to force overtime.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Some are steeping themselves in traditional ingredients and cooking techniques, while others are brashly striking out to forge creative new styles.
    Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Incautiously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incautiously. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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