as in impetuously
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Recent Examples of impulsively
Despite all that’s at stake, the project came together impulsively.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
After taking stock of his personal and professional choices, relationships and the legacy he is set to leave behind, Jay Kelly impulsively sets off on a whirlwind adventure through Europe with Ron, who is deeply embedded in his life.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, some of them may be acting more rebelliously, chaotically or impulsively.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
But some people who attempt suicide do so impulsively or don’t have a mental health condition, Chaudhary said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Their emotional swings may trigger your own stress, but reacting impulsively can worsen the situation.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The boys were also less likely to act impulsively, while growing more sensitive to the difference between reward and punishment.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
But there’s a tendency to do things impulsively, too quickly, without planning.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
His nemesis, who impulsively decides to run against him, is the town’s sheriff, Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix), who is skeptical of masking.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
After taking stock of his personal and professional choices, relationships and the legacy he is set to leave behind, Jay Kelly impulsively sets off on a whirlwind adventure through Europe with Ron, who is deeply embedded in his life.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, some of them may be acting more rebelliously, chaotically or impulsively.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
But some people who attempt suicide do so impulsively or don’t have a mental health condition, Chaudhary said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Their emotional swings may trigger your own stress, but reacting impulsively can worsen the situation.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The boys were also less likely to act impulsively, while growing more sensitive to the difference between reward and punishment.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
But there’s a tendency to do things impulsively, too quickly, without planning.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
His nemesis, who impulsively decides to run against him, is the town’s sheriff, Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix), who is skeptical of masking.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impulsively
Adverb
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Advertisement Even in regions without dams, farmers pumped recklessly from unmonitored wells.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Edelman’s job was to contain any returner who might break outside instead of pursuing the kickoff as fast and recklessly as possible downfield.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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But as rumors swirled that the gang was on its way to launch another assault, merchants in the market could be seen hurriedly packing their goods.—
Ychmuth Corneille,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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Book influencers and everyday readers lined up hurriedly to take photos with Aster and get their manuscripts signed.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Set Rules For Micro-Interventions Of course, even a strategy like this, with ample scientific support, can backfire if it’s implemented thoughtlessly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Impulsively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impulsively. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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