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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headily
Adverb
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Díaz savored this one, flashing a big grin after the throw sent him across the grass, headfirst.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025 -
By the end of Episode 5, Chloe, Chelsea, and the Ratliff brothers dive headfirst into the revelry—setting the stage for one of the season’s most unexpected and cringeworthy turns.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adverb
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The sound of wind blowing and the floorboards settling is enough to prompt her to peer outside for possible hazards, hastily locking the front door after scanning the perimeter.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2025
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As the gym owner hastily tries to pour the evidence down the drain, Rodney reveals himself to be a black belt in karate who is not afraid of a fight.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
26 June 2025
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“Headily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headily. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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