as in hastily
with excessive or careless speed
I rashly agreed to babysit for the Franklin family, completely forgetting that the last time had been torture
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Adverb
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Within seconds of inhaling the foul odor, the white dog springs back in disgust and hastily shuffles to the other side of the bed, as though trying to escape the smell altogether.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025 -
Opponents have railed against the issue over the past several days, framing it as a byproduct of Republicans hastily passing a map without enough information.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Book influencers and everyday readers lined up hurriedly to take photos with Aster and get their manuscripts signed.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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As the car that brought them to the shelter proceeds to drive away, Taylor and Travis can be seen hurriedly attempting to follow the vehicle.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Their emotional swings may trigger your own stress, but reacting impulsively can worsen the situation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The boys were also less likely to act impulsively, while growing more sensitive to the difference between reward and punishment.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Rashly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rashly. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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