as in hurried
acting or done with excessive or careless speed
an overhasty reading of the recipe resulted in the omission of a critical ingredient
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Adjective
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Yet beneath this veneer, the wail of sirens, the hurried stamp of feet into basements and the slam of shelter doors have become just as familiar.—
Sonal Nain,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025 -
Modi’s meeting with Xi was neither a sudden response to Trump’s bullying nor a hurried reset of India’s relationship with China.—
TANVI MADAN,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While enjoying drinks at Lucy’s across the street from Paramount Studios, William Wyler, Humphrey Bogart, John Huston and Lauren Bacall devised a hasty plan to show up in Washington to protest the hearings.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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That multivitamin may seem like armor against a hasty, nutrient-sparse breakfast.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An impulsive move can backfire.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Woolf said that those with the condition may also be given antidepressants to treat low mood or mood stabilizers to manage manic symptoms, which can include elevated mood, impulsive behavior and sleep difficulties.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Our poor Toby, always so stressed, always so rushed.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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These alternatives can often provide a richer, less rushed experience than a whirlwind day trip to Paris.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Finally, as ever, the potential for rash, impulsive decisions with disastrous long-term consequences is never out of mind with this franchise.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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He was arrested but earned his degree; very few people ever knew about his rash vandalism.—
Christopher L. Eisgruber,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Hall is charged with reckless homicide, with modifiers of domestic abuse and use of a dangerous weapon, records show.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Its insularity has shielded it from the reckless overdevelopment that has scarred much of the nearby Costa Blanca.—
Miquel Ros,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Pimkie was sold in 2023 by founders Association Familiale Mulliez, following a precipitous decline in foot traffic during and after the pandemic.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Their Super Bowl odds have dropped from 11.1% before the season to roughly 6.8% today, a more precipitous drop.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with caution and be prepared for sudden changes in conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Overhasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhasty. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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