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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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 -
Foster’s hurried firing on Sunday morning comes after his hurried hiring in February 2024, his placement a band-aid one week after Chip Kelly bolted to be offensive coordinator at Ohio State.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That multivitamin may seem like armor against a hasty, nutrient-sparse breakfast.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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Democrats have seized on the reversals as evidence that the cuts were hasty and wasteful.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Stewart-Allen believes Disney’s actions with Kimmel were impulsive.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Susannah was a kindhearted but sometimes impulsive woman.—
Sarah John,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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The Dolphins had two delay-of-game penalties and a rushed play during their unsuccessful final two drives against New England.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Before making rash decisions, step back, cool off, and ask whether a comeback is still possible.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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But a rash challenge on Franco Mastantuono by 18-year-old goalkeeper Sherkhan Kalmurza gave Mbappe the chance to open the scoring from the penalty spot in the 25th minute.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Wallen was originally booked on three felony counts of reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor for disorderly conduct.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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The country star was charged with three counts of reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 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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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Sources close to the couple said the breakup was far from sudden.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Overhasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhasty. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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