as in hurried
acting or done with excessive or careless speed
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Recent Examples of cursory
Miami had cursory contact with Samuel’s representation but never strongly pursued him or invited him for a visit.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Yet, despite the importance of this issue, boards can sometimes sidestep discussions or provide only cursory oversight of the CEO succession process.
—Harry Kraemer, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Some cursory research warned me of the dangers of blossom end rot and regular rot—two common conundrums when cultivating vining plants that grow on the ground.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
Important plot points that could mean something are paid off in the most cursory fashion.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 July 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Yet, despite the importance of this issue, boards can sometimes sidestep discussions or provide only cursory oversight of the CEO succession process.
—Harry Kraemer, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Some cursory research warned me of the dangers of blossom end rot and regular rot—two common conundrums when cultivating vining plants that grow on the ground.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
Important plot points that could mean something are paid off in the most cursory fashion.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cursory
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Modi’s meeting with Xi was neither a sudden response to Trump’s bullying nor a hurried reset of India’s relationship with China.—
TANVI MADAN,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Sep. 2025
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Foster’s hurried firing on Sunday morning comes after his hurried hiring in February 2024, his placement a band-aid one week after Chip Kelly bolted to be offensive coordinator at Ohio State.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
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These alternatives can often provide a richer, less rushed experience than a whirlwind day trip to Paris.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Dolphins had two delay-of-game penalties and a rushed play during their unsuccessful final two drives against New England.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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That multivitamin may seem like armor against a hasty, nutrient-sparse breakfast.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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Democrats have seized on the reversals as evidence that the cuts were hasty and wasteful.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Authorities have arrested a suspect and are working to determine a motive after bullets zipped through the windows of a local Sacramento TV station in what city police described as a drive-by shooting on Friday afternoon.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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In a May court filing, Hernandez Troutman described how the sheriff's office seized that woman's 2018 Nissan Altima after her boyfriend was the victim of a drive-by shooting.—
Josh Wood,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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Before making rash decisions, step back, cool off, and ask whether a comeback is still possible.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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But a rash challenge on Franco Mastantuono by 18-year-old goalkeeper Sherkhan Kalmurza gave Mbappe the chance to open the scoring from the penalty spot in the 25th minute.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Bitcoin is up about 25% this year, rising as more Wall Street institutions embrace the cryptocurrency and global investors begin to view it as a reputable portfolio allocation and not just a quick trading vehicle.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Its silicone design sits comfortably on the face, while quick preset modes make treatments simple to fit into daily life.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Sources close to the couple said the breakup was far from sudden.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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An impulsive move can backfire.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Woolf said that those with the condition may also be given antidepressants to treat low mood or mood stabilizers to manage manic symptoms, which can include elevated mood, impulsive behavior and sleep difficulties.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Cursory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cursory. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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