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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Recent Examples of rashly
No one should approach the AI situation rashly.
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Revana Sharfuddin,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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.
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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?
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Tony Lux,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
With Mercury going retrograde in this part of the sky on February 26, just don’t sign anything too rashly or hastily, because the potential for errors and misunderstandings is high right now.
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Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
Both teachers’ absences — and the district’s handling of the fallout — have sparked a months-long uproar, with parents alleging the district acted rashly and with little transparency.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Revana Sharfuddin,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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
With Mercury going retrograde in this part of the sky on February 26, just don’t sign anything too rashly or hastily, because the potential for errors and misunderstandings is high right now.
—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
Both teachers’ absences — and the district’s handling of the fallout — have sparked a months-long uproar, with parents alleging the district acted rashly and with little transparency.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rashly
Adverb
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The Russians have hastily re-fortified the city with new air defence towers, each with a mobile Pantsir anti-aircraft vehicle hoisted on to it.
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This is another entry that seems hastily done, insufficiently explained.
Adverb
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If another family attempts to invade that space, they are hurriedly pushed away by loud squawking and aggressive flying.
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The wranglers hurriedly unpacked him, and Paul, greatly agitated, dived into the duffel bags after his photographic gear.
Adverb
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That brief pause makes the difference between responding wisely and reacting impulsively.
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When Saajan impulsively offers to join her, plans accelerate, leading to some of the most thrilling and heartbreaking moments the piece offers.
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“Rashly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rashly. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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