as in hurried
acting or done with excessive or careless speed
your essays require more than a cursory effort at proofreading
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Recent Examples of cursory
Even a cursory review of the nation’s political violence in recent years makes clear there is plenty of blame to go around.
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Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In between checking in on the new collection’s progress, the film offers a fairly cursory overview of Jacobs’ career to date, beginning with his graduation from New York’s Parsons School of Design in the mid-Eighties.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Miami had cursory contact with Samuel’s representation but never strongly pursued him or invited him for a visit.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 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
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Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In between checking in on the new collection’s progress, the film offers a fairly cursory overview of Jacobs’ career to date, beginning with his graduation from New York’s Parsons School of Design in the mid-Eighties.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Miami had cursory contact with Samuel’s representation but never strongly pursued him or invited him for a visit.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cursory
Adjective
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Staying there feels like stepping back in time to a less crowded, less hurried version of Italy, where old men gather in front of the church to watch the world go by, and families with little kids enjoy a gelato on the terrace of the cafes on the main square.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Certainly, costs have risen, but those sorts of checks have made a hurried meal feel like an expensive indulgence and really not that different, cost-wise, from a full-service experience.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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As immigration officers arrested her six weeks ago, through tears and a rushed goodbye, Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez had a request for her daughter.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Little emphasized the need to ease property taxes in a letter accompanying his signature but criticized Moyle’s approach as rushed and overly complex.—
Mark Dee
March 25,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Redskins moved forward as the Washington Football Team in 2020 because the hasty retreat from the original nickname didn't give the club time to come up with something new.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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After the flirtation and its consummation, David beats a hasty (and unsurprising) retreat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jassen Cho was among two shot and killed Thursday night in a drive-by shooting in the East Garfield Park neighborhood, according to family and Chicago police.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Court documents filed on Friday show Marquez Hill Turnipseed pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder - drive-by shooting.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Roxy x Juicy Couture will launch a 25-piece collection Wednesday, featuring bikinis, rash guards, bucket hats, platform flip-flops, tracksuits and board shorts.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Experts recommend covering up with clothing, rash guards, hats and shade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When the puck finally dropped on the fifth and deciding game of the semifinal series, Minnesota came out flying with yet another quick start, pinning Montreal into its own zone for most of the opening 10 minutes.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Both audiences and platforms are quick to reject content that feels like advertising.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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The Sun were consistently among the WNBA’s top-performing franchises on and off the court before the league’s sudden exponential growth.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2026
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Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Families, said as a result of these sudden deployments, some spouses have had to cut back on their work hours or quit their jobs to hold down the home front.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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That means being cautious and restrained, aiming for stable production or slow, steady growth, instead of impulsive moves.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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This isn’t a time for impulsive decision-making, however.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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“Cursory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cursory. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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