as in hurried
acting or done with excessive or careless speed
the administrator's schedule left her with no time to make more than a drive-by assessment of the situation
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Recent Examples of drive-by
The reaction from his teammates on the ice to celebrate the goal and a big hug from Nathan MacKinnon on the celebration drive-by at the bench were all precious moments.
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Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
The incidents range from minor vandalism, such as keying or graffiti, to more extreme cases like arson and drive-by shootings allegedly targeting Tesla vehicles.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Click on the video below to see an incredible drive-by surprise for a tiny sports car fan!
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Colorado has a history of laptop plaintiffs – some from out-of-state – who file drive-by lawsuits against our local businesses.
—Mark Hillman, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
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Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
The incidents range from minor vandalism, such as keying or graffiti, to more extreme cases like arson and drive-by shootings allegedly targeting Tesla vehicles.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Click on the video below to see an incredible drive-by surprise for a tiny sports car fan!
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Colorado has a history of laptop plaintiffs – some from out-of-state – who file drive-by lawsuits against our local businesses.
—Mark Hillman, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drive-by
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This comes as the Trump administration has faced growing criticisms for its hurried proceedings to remove as many noncitizens from the country as quickly as possible.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2025
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In Alentejo, food is meant to be shared, and time at the table is never hurried, and this is a central element of the experience at São Lourenço do Barrocal.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, the board was limited to a cursory review of 13th Floor’s plan, in partnership with Italy’s Cipriani family, to replace the historic structures with an ultra-luxury, 17-story Casa Cipriani condo, hotel and private club.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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That review can be cursory (does your tax return match the data that the IRS has on file?) or a bit more sophisticated (does your tax return make sense based on other data, like your historic filing patterns?).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Those qualities also led to some mistimed tackles and rash decisions, but Casado will be a better player for this season.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Dear Abby: My cousin (more like a sister) has made some extremely rash and concerning choices over the last year.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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To tell the story of a middle-aged man’s impulsive leap into restaurant ownership, he’s gathered an accomplished cast wielding effortless charm.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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Could this change in spending from non-essential items to more essential ones mean a realignment away from impulsive internet purchases and toward more bare essentials?—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Resolving these tensions requires genuine leadership – not hasty amendments.—
Philip Salter,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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While some parents might rush to force their kids to make a hasty and superficial apology–or even non-apology–taking an engaged approach instead of a reactive one allowed this father and son to make a sincere attempt at amends that took into account the other person’s feelings.—
Christian Dashiell,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Youngest brother Dante is reckless and indebted to dangerous criminals.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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On Sunday, officers arrested the suspect in South San Francisco and booked him into San Mateo County jail on charges of hit-and-run causing injury and reckless evading.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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His retirement wasn’t sudden, and the scheduling team has slowly been preparing for this transition over the past few years.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The band’s message may have got slightly lost, however, amid their acid-trip screen visuals, military drag, and the climactic near-naked reveals, not to mention the sudden appearance of a rocket-straddling Vladimir Lenin impersonator who looked more like the Smurfs’ arch-nemesis Gargamel.—
Nick Allen,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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With their quick banter and palpable chemistry, by the time these two kissed in season 4 of Gilmore Girls, fans were at the edge of their seats.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Creators should leverage strengths, choosing formats requiring minimal upkeep for quick returns.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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“Drive-by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drive-by. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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