as in impetuously
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Recent Examples of impulsively
Tshisekedi also suggested the sanctions reflected a broader alignment between his administration and Washington, dismissing any notion that the US had acted impulsively.
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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
The series opens as Morgan impulsively steals a cheap necklace to gift her aged grandmother.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
During Easter, Berman cautions adults not to impulsively adopt a bunny for children who may not be committed to caring for them long-term.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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
The series opens as Morgan impulsively steals a cheap necklace to gift her aged grandmother.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
During Easter, Berman cautions adults not to impulsively adopt a bunny for children who may not be committed to caring for them long-term.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 2 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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Arrington was driving recklessly before crashing into a silver car at Lake Street and Fourth Avenue South.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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Ohio law defines murder as the purposeful causing of a death, while the lesser charge of reckless murder means the defendant acted recklessly in causing a death.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 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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The Spaniard left hurriedly, carrying a frown that owed to a sense of injustice.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The proposal came together hurriedly.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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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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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
Cite this Entry
“Impulsively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impulsively. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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