impulsively

Definition of impulsivelynext

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Recent Examples of impulsively 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 Leaders who can regulate themselves in difficult moments are easier to trust than those who react impulsively. 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 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
  • Moreover, Elliott does not act impetuously in its activism.
    Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
Adverb
  • The wild pursuit unfolded Sunday when state police received reports about a car driven recklessly on Interstate 10 in Jefferson Parish, which is just west of New Orleans, state police said.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 June 2026
  • His wife, Angelina Renee Jimenez, pleaded guilty to three misdemeanors of recklessly causing fire to property of another and was sentenced to one year of summary probation and community service, prosecutors said.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Adverb
  • No one should approach the AI situation rashly.
    Revana Sharfuddin, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
  • 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
Adverb
  • 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
  • The Spaniard left hurriedly, carrying a frown that owed to a sense of injustice.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Adverb
  • The floor was covered with water, and the guard was thoughtlessly dropping files into it.
    Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
  • 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 12 Jun. 2026.

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