as in suddenly
with great suddenness
the car in front stopped abruptly, and we almost hit it
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Recent Examples of abruptly
However, on Thursday, Mangione’s team abruptly withdrew their notice, leaving their plan for his defense unclear.
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Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026
Federal prosecutors have abruptly dropped charges against three men accused of robbing undercover agents during a gun transaction in Country Club Hills — which ended with two suspects being shot — after videos surfaced that allegedly called the account of law enforcement into question.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The Financial Times, however, reported that Friday’s talks were abruptly called off due to Israel launching a wave of deadly air strikes against Lebanon, citing three people familiar with the matter.
—Justina Lee,sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 June 2026
Much of this has now been abruptly taken away, or at least disrupted.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
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Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026
Federal prosecutors have abruptly dropped charges against three men accused of robbing undercover agents during a gun transaction in Country Club Hills — which ended with two suspects being shot — after videos surfaced that allegedly called the account of law enforcement into question.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The Financial Times, however, reported that Friday’s talks were abruptly called off due to Israel launching a wave of deadly air strikes against Lebanon, citing three people familiar with the matter.
—Justina Lee,sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 June 2026
Much of this has now been abruptly taken away, or at least disrupted.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abruptly
suddenly
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Retirement often arrives suddenly and unexpectedly, triggered by health setbacks or corporate downsizing.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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But with $350 off, this suddenly becomes a much better option!—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
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“Abruptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abruptly. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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