as in hurried
acting or done with excessive or careless speed
the administrator's schedule left her with no time to make more than a drive-by assessment of the situation
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Recent Examples of drive-by
The reaction from his teammates on the ice to celebrate the goal and a big hug from Nathan MacKinnon on the celebration drive-by at the bench were all precious moments.
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Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
The incidents range from minor vandalism, such as keying or graffiti, to more extreme cases like arson and drive-by shootings allegedly targeting Tesla vehicles.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Click on the video below to see an incredible drive-by surprise for a tiny sports car fan!
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Colorado has a history of laptop plaintiffs – some from out-of-state – who file drive-by lawsuits against our local businesses.
—Mark Hillman, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
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Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
The incidents range from minor vandalism, such as keying or graffiti, to more extreme cases like arson and drive-by shootings allegedly targeting Tesla vehicles.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Click on the video below to see an incredible drive-by surprise for a tiny sports car fan!
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Colorado has a history of laptop plaintiffs – some from out-of-state – who file drive-by lawsuits against our local businesses.
—Mark Hillman, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drive-by
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This comes as the Trump administration has faced growing criticisms for its hurried proceedings to remove as many noncitizens from the country as quickly as possible.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2025
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In Alentejo, food is meant to be shared, and time at the table is never hurried, and this is a central element of the experience at São Lourenço do Barrocal.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, the board was limited to a cursory review of 13th Floor’s plan, in partnership with Italy’s Cipriani family, to replace the historic structures with an ultra-luxury, 17-story Casa Cipriani condo, hotel and private club.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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That review can be cursory (does your tax return match the data that the IRS has on file?) or a bit more sophisticated (does your tax return make sense based on other data, like your historic filing patterns?).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Symptoms 3-5 days after onset: The measles rash will start to appear usually beginning as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline, later spreading downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
1 May 2025
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This type of tick carries Lyme disease, an illness that can cause a rash, flu-like symptoms, and joint pain.—
Margie Cullen,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Research shows that suicide tends to be a fairly impulsive act during short-term crises.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Children diagnosed with the condition are more likely to have impulsive behavior, and chemotherapy can stunt brain development, Humenik said.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Shocked to see a soaking-wet Martha at her door, Serena eagerly digests June’s hasty cover story: Lovelorn and pathetic, June has risked her life to beg Nick to run away to Canada with their daughter.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2025
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Leaders who react without thinking can end up causing a lot of stress and making hasty decisions, which can lead to more problems later on.—
Vipin Thomas,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These reckless cuts will rip vital support away from our veterans, seniors, students, and families recovering from disaster.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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With this Republican trifecta in place comes the opportunity to pass a reconciliation bill that not only extends the Trump tax cuts but also addresses the economic fallout from the Biden administration’s reckless regulatory and spending spree.—
Stewart Whitson,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On April 28th, a sudden frequency drop in Spain’s power grid triggered cascading shutdowns, leaving millions without power.—
Mark Le Dain,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Then, all of a sudden, one of those teams had one of the top five players in the league fall right in its lap.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Ivanka posted a video and pictures to her social media platforms on Monday following the celebration, during which Theo and Barkley had a quick game of catch while running around the area.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Keep them in your personal item bag for a quick touch-up mid-flight.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Drive-by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drive-by. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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