as in recklessly
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of headfirst
Initially dismissed as an accident, Charles, Oliver and Mabel dive headfirst into the investigation, uncovering a sprawling conspiracy that stretches beyond the building’s walls and entangles New York’s old mob families with its newest billionaires.
—
Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
And that meant that Mickens dove headfirst into accumulating voicy clothing.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
For Mikkelsen and Lie Kaas, who have previously pushed Jensen’s brand of lunatic sincerity in films like Men & Chicken and Riders of Justice, The Last Viking was another chance to dive headfirst into the madness while keeping hold of something real.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
They’re joined by The Hydrogel Face Mask, making up a kit that couldn’t be a better choice for immersing yourself headfirst (erm, facefirst!) into the universe of all things Augustinus Bader.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for headfirst
Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
And that meant that Mickens dove headfirst into accumulating voicy clothing.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
For Mikkelsen and Lie Kaas, who have previously pushed Jensen’s brand of lunatic sincerity in films like Men & Chicken and Riders of Justice, The Last Viking was another chance to dive headfirst into the madness while keeping hold of something real.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
They’re joined by The Hydrogel Face Mask, making up a kit that couldn’t be a better choice for immersing yourself headfirst (erm, facefirst!) into the universe of all things Augustinus Bader.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for headfirst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headfirst
Adverb
-
Advertisement Even in regions without dams, farmers pumped recklessly from unmonitored wells.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
-
Edelman’s job was to contain any returner who might break outside instead of pursuing the kickoff as fast and recklessly as possible downfield.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
Adverb
-
Ed is left alone on the farm after impulsively killing that brother (whose actual death might have been accidental) for breaking up the family unit and, the next year, losing Augusta to complications from a stroke.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
-
Despite all that’s at stake, the project came together impulsively.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
-
The Broncos definitely got more buzz this offseason from all corners than in recent years and there were definitely some that jumped headlong into the deep end of the hype pool.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
25 Sep. 2025
-
In short, any claim that Pittman is intellectually disabled would run headlong into strong evidence of adaptive function.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
-
But as rumors swirled that the gang was on its way to launch another assault, merchants in the market could be seen hurriedly packing their goods.—
Ychmuth Corneille,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
-
Book influencers and everyday readers lined up hurriedly to take photos with Aster and get their manuscripts signed.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
-
Their argument is based on the fact that gold (a common central bank asset) and Bitcoin have both risen precipitously in price over the last few years.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
-
The number of hopeful Gator fans left in The Swamp had drained precipitously in past weeks.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Headfirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headfirst. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share