as in impulsive
acting or done with excessive or careless speed
that was too rash a move, for now I've lost my bishop and probably the whole chess game
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Recent Examples of rash
Alyssa Sparacino, Glamour, 29 May 2026
The Fall and Rise of Cassie One might wonder at the fact that Maddy helped Cassie at all — the latter’s rash decision, in the previous episode, to quit OnlyFans in pursuit of a legitimate acting career cut off a vital flow of income to her aspiring manager.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 25 May 2026
Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
People infected with the less common species may also forgo the disease’s hallmark bullseye rash that surrounds the tick bite, Norris said.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 4 June 2026
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Adjective
However, while some folks may endure lingering nerve pain from a shingles complication called postherpetic neuralgia, that’s not the only stubborn side effect that can stick around after the painful, blistering rash subsides.
—Alyssa Sparacino, Glamour, 29 May 2026
The Fall and Rise of Cassie One might wonder at the fact that Maddy helped Cassie at all — the latter’s rash decision, in the previous episode, to quit OnlyFans in pursuit of a legitimate acting career cut off a vital flow of income to her aspiring manager.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 25 May 2026
Noun
Faith Hinitt bought her first home in June 2023 in England, yet began experiencing symptoms like an itchy rash on her chest, night sweats, fatigue and more, according to Kennedy News & Media.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
People infected with the less common species may also forgo the disease’s hallmark bullseye rash that surrounds the tick bite, Norris said.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rash
Adjective
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Kat makes the impulsive decision to marry Charlie, who agrees to remain in the relationship for a few months for the positive press.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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The criteria include frantic efforts to avoid abandonment, having unstable relationships, identity disturbance, impulsive behavior, chronic feelings of emptiness, intense anger, emotional instability, paranoia or dissociation under stress, and recurrent suicidal behavior or self-harm.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 June 2026
Noun
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But when human hubris introduces a linguistic plague on the creatures, the colonists must work to finally, truly understand the Indigenous population.—
Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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The deadly plague is called Pierce’s disease.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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In addition, the hurried evaluation and adoption of this proposal, which became public less than a week ago, is unnecessary.—
Jeff Kottkamp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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Galena’s Historic District was ranked 66 for its relaxed environment and disconnection from the modern hurried atmosphere, according to the publication.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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As the decades passed, the crowding and filth in the rapidly growing cities in the industrializing nations of Europe and North America created perfect conditions to fuel epidemic outbreaks that could steal the lives of those of any age or rank, but were most dangerous for the very young.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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For 45 minutes, the training focused on the trauma that predisposes people to substance use in pregnancy and the increasing prevalance of substance use in pregnancy during the opioid epidemic in Colorado.—
Karli Swenson,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Brexton Busch, the 11-year-old son of NASCAR superstar Kyle Busch, did something for the first time since the sudden and tragic passing of his father.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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His wife looks at me with sudden seriousness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The trio also acknowledged how demoralizing and disheartening the recent spate of firings, and the lack of explanation for them, has been.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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The spate of attacks has raised concerns about transit safety ahead of the World Cup.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Words, and perhaps a hasty illustration, were your only ways to tell a story.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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This cultural reinforcement of speed over thoughtful planning can lead to hasty decisions that ultimately create more problems that the COO is then expected to solve.—
Allison Mais,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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But Boise only put six shots on target, wasting a raft of opportunities.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
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Now, local election officials are gearing up for a primary election that is virtually certain to spark a raft of lawsuits challenging its legality.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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“Rash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rash. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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