1
as in obsessive
caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge
an impulsive purchase of a very expensive jacket
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as in volatile
prone to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
an impulsive woman who never seems to have the same opinion about anything for longer than 10 minutes
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Recent Examples of impulsive
Finally, as ever, the potential for rash, impulsive decisions with disastrous long-term consequences is never out of mind with this franchise.
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
When one patient, a new mother experiencing postpartum depression, commits an impulsive, desperate act, Linda is forced to contend with her own physically and emotionally unavailable husband.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
The reasoning behind the ultimatum was not impulsive, per the source.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2025
An impulsive move can backfire.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
When one patient, a new mother experiencing postpartum depression, commits an impulsive, desperate act, Linda is forced to contend with her own physically and emotionally unavailable husband.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
The reasoning behind the ultimatum was not impulsive, per the source.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2025
An impulsive move can backfire.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impulsive
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It was established in 1923 by founder Shinjiro Torii as the first venue dedicated to crafting Japanese whisky with the obsessive attention to detail that has made the spirit beloved worldwide.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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The last few pages of the book include discussion questions parents or teachers can use to expand on the complex themes presented in the book to young readers, and more information about obsessive compulsive disorder.—
Sara Rowe Mount,
Parents,
15 Oct. 2025
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With a roster that includes Margot Robbie, Miles Teller and Brooke Shields, Ullman says tariff anxiety shoehorned into an already volatile market and tense political climate has pushed clients to be far more conservative.—
Trey Williams,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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Gold has seen historic gains in 2025, its more-than-50% surge surpassing previous volatile periods such as after the September 11 attacks, the 2008 financial crisis or even the Covid-19 pandemic.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The last few pages of the book include discussion questions parents or teachers can use to expand on the complex themes presented in the book to young readers, and more information about obsessive compulsive disorder.—
Sara Rowe Mount,
Parents,
15 Oct. 2025
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Reasons for dogs to start barking include illness or injury, territorial response, acting as an alarm, attention seeking, greeting, compulsive, frustration or separation anxiety.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Best Shopping Shoreline Village Located in Rainbow Harbor, the waterfront Shoreline Village has a small collection of eccentric boutiques and clothing shops, such as the Village Hat Shop or the trendy Queen Mary Couture.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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The former Arizona State standout has become known for his eccentric personality – both on and off the field.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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However, unlike beer or cheese, where microbes are intentionally introduced and controlled, fermentation in cocoa beans is a spontaneous process and largely uncontrolled.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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And the Eagles are catching spontaneous migraines on third downs, ranking just 27th in converting them and 26th in defending them.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Hallmarks of the best Halloween travel destinations usually entail a moody fall landscape, local legends that involve a tetchy ghost, vampire, or other variety of ominous being, and themed activities like pumpkin patches and cemetery tours.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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Her fashion was pared-back in comparison to her moody makeup, with an ultra-feminine, Old Hollywood approach.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The unions have asked the court to declare that both OMB and OPM have exceeded their statutory authority and acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner, and to invalidate any actions that may come from the memos and guidance issued.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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First, few outdoor sports are as capricious in terms of conditions as surfing.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
1 Oct. 2025
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As with many of Burton's best films, the real magic is the nuggets of human profundity hidden within the bleak imagery and whimsical comedy.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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The picture book is both written and illustrated by Knightley, 40, who tells a whimsical story about a young girl that wishes her new baby sister would be carried away by birds.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Impulsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impulsive. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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