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
Dave Wessner, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The symptoms do not appear instantly; the rash usually appears 12 to 48 hours after exposure.
—Christopher P. Holstege, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
Evan Moore
august 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025
Swimmers in polluted water may develop gastrointestinal illness, respiratory disease, ear and eye infection, and skin rash, the report states.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Infected people usually exhibit a high fever, respiratory symptoms, conjunctivitis and the tell-tale rash.
—Dave Wessner, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The symptoms do not appear instantly; the rash usually appears 12 to 48 hours after exposure.
—Christopher P. Holstege, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
Dress Code: Modest swimwear is required, and swimsuits, rash guards and knee-length shorts are allowed.
—Evan Moore
august 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025
Swimmers in polluted water may develop gastrointestinal illness, respiratory disease, ear and eye infection, and skin rash, the report states.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rash
Adjective
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Acting swiftly is essential but avoid impulsive decisions.—
Raymond Umerley,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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His impulsive diplomacy and disregard for allies make a sustainable peace unlikely.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The plague of injuries hadn’t lifted either, last year’s No. 2 pick Cameron Brink was still recovering from a torn ACL and speedy spark plug Rae Burrell was injured just seconds into the season.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
8 Aug. 2025
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Those individuals, then, via cough or direct contact, can spread plague person-to-person, and that’s called primary pneumonic plague.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Scenes of hurried passengers chugging water or tossing full bottles into trash bins have become routine — and agents are required to confiscate anything that doesn’t comply, often to the frustration of everyday travelers.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
17 July 2025
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While authors have long relied on brief bookstore appearances and hurried festival signings to connect with their audience, reading retreats offer extended, intimate access to their most devoted fans in settings designed for thoughtful literary discussion.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Harry, 40, championed young people of southern Africa, especially amid the HIV and AIDS epidemic, a journey that began almost 20 years ago by creating the charity Sentebale.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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As the Herald has reported, the opioid epidemic, fueled by the synthetic killer fentanyl, is literally changing the landscape of Boston.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Aug. 2025
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Be aware of sudden re-direction of fires in response to passing outflow boundaries.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The stock market ended the week higher as Wall Street speculated on how a spate of economic releases would impact the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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This recent spate of work has provided fresh insights into how to do so.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Commissioners reluctantly agreed to ratify County Mayor Jerry Demings’ hasty decision to sign an agreement that would allow jail employees to transport immigration violators to federal detention facilities, including the infamous Alligator Alcatraz in the middle of the Everglades.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Aug. 2025
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Attorneys for Bedrock Healthcare argue the court's decision to order the nursing homes into receivership was hasty and unnecessary.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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To be sure, investors still have to get through a raft of economic data next month before the Fed’s Sept. 16-17 meeting.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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Make sure to spend some time in Sussex, home to the glorious South Downs, as well as a raft of new vineyards producing sparkling wine that’s jostling for attention alongside champagne, like Rathfinny and Nyetimber.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Rash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rash. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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