as in hastily
with excessive or careless speed
hurriedly dashed off a note to let them know she'd been called away for an emergency
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Recent Examples of hurriedly
If another family attempts to invade that space, they are hurriedly pushed away by loud squawking and aggressive flying.
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Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The wranglers hurriedly unpacked him, and Paul, greatly agitated, dived into the duffel bags after his photographic gear.
—Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
And if Black passengers dared to pull the curtain aside, the dining car steward would hurriedly pull the curtain closed, or worse.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
The Spaniard left hurriedly, carrying a frown that owed to a sense of injustice.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The proposal came together hurriedly.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Many of its fans were seen pretending to drink from them as Arsenal fans hurriedly made their way back to London.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Crews were hurriedly pumping water from a dam in Cheboygan, Michigan, this week, even removing floodgates to relieve pressure.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Guthrie joked before Hager somewhat hurriedly tossed to a commercial break.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The wranglers hurriedly unpacked him, and Paul, greatly agitated, dived into the duffel bags after his photographic gear.
—Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
And if Black passengers dared to pull the curtain aside, the dining car steward would hurriedly pull the curtain closed, or worse.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
The Spaniard left hurriedly, carrying a frown that owed to a sense of injustice.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The proposal came together hurriedly.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Many of its fans were seen pretending to drink from them as Arsenal fans hurriedly made their way back to London.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Crews were hurriedly pumping water from a dam in Cheboygan, Michigan, this week, even removing floodgates to relieve pressure.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Guthrie joked before Hager somewhat hurriedly tossed to a commercial break.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurriedly
Adverb
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This is another entry that seems hastily done, insufficiently explained.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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It has already been hastily extended with short-term patches twice this year.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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When Saajan impulsively offers to join her, plans accelerate, leading to some of the most thrilling and heartbreaking moments the piece offers.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Leaders who can regulate themselves in difficult moments are easier to trust than those who react impulsively.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Hurriedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurriedly. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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