impetuously

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Recent Examples of impetuously Moreover, Elliott does not act impetuously in its activism. Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impetuously
Adverb
  • Capricorns do not act impulsively and are cognizant of their actions, which is why Sarah is a sea-goat.
    Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
  • Meanwhile, be aware that the next six years will bring urges to impulsively travel, and do exciting things to give yourself an adventurous world.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • But if Smith can seem, at times, too enthusiastic about the edifying potential of contemporary art, the traditionalist critics can be recklessly dismissive.
    Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
  • After Dosunmu buried a fourth-quarter floater, the Serbian center recklessly launched a 50-foot pass that stood no chance.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
Adverb
  • 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

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“Impetuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impetuously. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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