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Recent Examples of headfirst
The man fell hard enough to pop out of his skis in the steep, icy moguls near the top of the run before sliding headfirst for hundreds of yards, apparently unable to stop himself, according to witnesses who posted on Reddit.
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Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
From brushing ice in curling to flying down an ice track headfirst in skeleton, the Winter Olympics are home to some unique and exciting sports that feature uncommon vernacular.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
While other mixes dipped a toe into the dill pool, this Bloody Mary mix dived in headfirst.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
Zavala, like Alexandre, quit her job a year and a half ago and jumped in headfirst.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
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Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
From brushing ice in curling to flying down an ice track headfirst in skeleton, the Winter Olympics are home to some unique and exciting sports that feature uncommon vernacular.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
While other mixes dipped a toe into the dill pool, this Bloody Mary mix dived in headfirst.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
Zavala, like Alexandre, quit her job a year and a half ago and jumped in headfirst.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headfirst
Adverb
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Multiple 911 calls from drivers on Interstate 40 led to the arrest of an Amazon trucker accused of driving recklessly while intoxicated, according to investigators in eastern North Carolina.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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According to the suit, Nike’s actions show that the brand intentionally, willfully, recklessly and/or negligently failed to take reasonable and adequate measures to protect consumer data.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Moreover, Elliott does not act impetuously in its activism.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
6 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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The series opens as Morgan impulsively steals a cheap necklace to gift her aged grandmother.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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During Easter, Berman cautions adults not to impulsively adopt a bunny for children who may not be committed to caring for them long-term.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Distracted, Thundercat’s fifth album, dives headlong into resignation—a supremely 2026 sentiment.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
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Furthermore, the world is running headlong into an AI arms race, with potentially dire consequences, including supercharging disinformation.—
Daniel Holz,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Guthrie joked before Hager somewhat hurriedly tossed to a commercial break.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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The hoax was so convincing that some media outlets initially reported it as genuine, prompting Adidas to hurriedly issue a clarification.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2026
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More damning is last week’s UMBC poll, which shows his approval rating in Maryland dropping precipitously, an unexpected slide in what has long been a sleepy Democratic stronghold.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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In some places, fish catches declined precipitously in medium depths, which Joye attributes to nutritionally barren conditions.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But instead of responding rashly, quickly ramping up production or accelerating the buildout of alternatives, the energy sector seems to have entered a holding pattern.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
26 Mar. 2026
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Or, will he be inclined to rashly respond similarly to former Customs and Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem?—
Tony Lux,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Headfirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headfirst. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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