ABRUPTLY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

abruptly

adverb

ə-ˈbrəp(t)-lē

Definition of abruptly next

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 This year's parade followed an unusually turbulent few days in Montana's political scene - half of its congressional delegation abruptly retired. —

Kirk Siegler, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026 The call ended abruptly with a loud noise. —

ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026 The question is whether that person will leave custody prepared to live in the community or whether they will be released abruptly after years behind bars with no transition at all. —

Sean Garcia Leys, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026 But within days, this conversation about the site — at least in email records provided by the county — abruptly ceased. —

Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for abruptly

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suddenly

Adverb

Then 6-foot-11 Ruben Prey sank his fourth 3-pointer in four attempts, and suddenly the Red Storm were up 53-44.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Less so, the 2026 Grand Prix and actor (Ignacy Liss) win for Poland’s ‘Proud,’ about a young gay party animal suddenly forced to step up his game and take care of his sister’s baby.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026