as in impetuously
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Recent Examples of impulsively
Leaders who can regulate themselves in difficult moments are easier to trust than those who react impulsively.
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Except rather than giving it to her, Bear impulsively uses it himself.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Tshisekedi also suggested the sanctions reflected a broader alignment between his administration and Washington, dismissing any notion that the US had acted impulsively.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
But there is a critical difference between acting decisively and acting impulsively.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
This isn’t about cutting people off impulsively, but about being honest with yourself about what feels off.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Her internal drive shapes how Racine moves through the story, often pushing forward impulsively.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 5 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
Self-control refers to managing one’s emotions — specifically not acting reflexively and impulsively without thinking through the consequences of one’s actions.
—Anand Kumar, STAT, 21 Apr. 2026
Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Except rather than giving it to her, Bear impulsively uses it himself.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Tshisekedi also suggested the sanctions reflected a broader alignment between his administration and Washington, dismissing any notion that the US had acted impulsively.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
But there is a critical difference between acting decisively and acting impulsively.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
This isn’t about cutting people off impulsively, but about being honest with yourself about what feels off.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Her internal drive shapes how Racine moves through the story, often pushing forward impulsively.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 5 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
Self-control refers to managing one’s emotions — specifically not acting reflexively and impulsively without thinking through the consequences of one’s actions.
—Anand Kumar, STAT, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impulsively
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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Residents in far north Fort Worth, like those in the Heritage neighborhood, have complained about riders — particularly kids — operating electric dirt bikes recklessly in residential areas, creating a safety concern.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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The department says this is part of an ongoing effort to address community concerns about dirt bikes driving recklessly through the city.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
1 June 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
Adverb
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And if Black passengers dared to pull the curtain aside, the dining car steward would hurriedly pull the curtain closed, or worse.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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The Spaniard left hurriedly, carrying a frown that owed to a sense of injustice.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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The floor was covered with water, and the guard was thoughtlessly dropping files into it.—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
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There is a deep care and respect in every choice made, and no change is made lightly, no cut is made thoughtlessly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Impulsively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impulsively. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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