as in hastily
with excessive or careless speed
cursorily glanced over the report before tossing it to one side
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Adverb
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This is another entry that seems hastily done, insufficiently explained.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026 -
It has already been hastily extended with short-term patches twice this year.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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If another family attempts to invade that space, they are hurriedly pushed away by loud squawking and aggressive flying.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The wranglers hurriedly unpacked him, and Paul, greatly agitated, dived into the duffel bags after his photographic gear.—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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That brief pause makes the difference between responding wisely and reacting impulsively.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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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.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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“Cursorily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cursorily. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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