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
FitzRoy hastily and independently began issuing forecasts in 1861.
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Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 14 Apr. 2025
CEOs pivoted between their startups and the battlefield, hastily taking off army uniforms to jump onto investor calls.
—Shoshanna Solomon, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Apr. 2025
The first meeting hastily took place over Google Meet — an unsecure choice, especially after DOGE requested personally identifiable information.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The rebels captured Goma for the first time in 2012 but hastily withdrew, as military defeats and international sanctions slapped on their Rwandan backers forced them into exile.
—Sophie Neiman, Christian Science Monitor, 30 Apr. 2025
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Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 14 Apr. 2025
CEOs pivoted between their startups and the battlefield, hastily taking off army uniforms to jump onto investor calls.
—Shoshanna Solomon, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Apr. 2025
The first meeting hastily took place over Google Meet — an unsecure choice, especially after DOGE requested personally identifiable information.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The rebels captured Goma for the first time in 2012 but hastily withdrew, as military defeats and international sanctions slapped on their Rwandan backers forced them into exile.
—Sophie Neiman, Christian Science Monitor, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hastily
Adverb
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That says something, both on their thoughts and the scale of this issue, when considering how swiftly players have spoken out on so many other controversies.—
Katie Whyatt,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Trump declared members of crime gangs Tren de Aragua and MS-13 as foreign terrorist organizations and invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport them more swiftly.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Shoppers suggest using an electric screwdriver to make assembly even quicker.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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Catch up quick: The SFMTA first installed the center-running bike lane, which spanned eight blocks, in August 2023 to create a more visible and protected corridor for bicyclists.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
9 May 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2025
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And given how quickly the technology advances, private companies are setting their own rules of conduct and doing so faster than regulators can keep up – similar to how the internet has developed.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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The Steelers may have a tough decision to make if there is no movement on the Rodgers front soon.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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In 2018 and 2019, OIG auditors issued separate reports that said Amtrak could strengthen measures to identify fraudulent medical claims sooner.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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Don’t forget to take advantage of the signature St. Regis butler service, which will promptly fulfill requests for packing needs, garment pressing, restaurant reservations and a cup of steaming chamomile tea to unwind after a long flight.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Just then, they were joined by Colin Jost as Hegseth — and Pirro promptly spit red wine in his face in surprise.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
10 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hastily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hastily. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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