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Recent Examples of recklessly
The witness to the crash agreed that Mulligan had driven recklessly.
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Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Those are vast quantities, but the researchers said that definitely doesn’t mean there is plenty of water to recklessly use up.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Multiple 911 calls from drivers on Interstate 40 led to the arrest of an Amazon trucker accused of driving recklessly while intoxicated, according to investigators in eastern North Carolina.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
According to the suit, Nike’s actions show that the brand intentionally, willfully, recklessly and/or negligently failed to take reasonable and adequate measures to protect consumer data.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
Investigators said the driver of the truck, a 33-year-old Cedar Springs, Michigan, man, was driving recklessly at the time of the crash.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The court reversed an earlier decision to dismiss the case under Section 230, citing the plaintiff's allegations that Snap's negligent design incentivized young people to drive recklessly.
—Jennifer Elias,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Henderson was jailed for 18 months in 2021 after being found guilty of recklessly endangering the safety of an aircraft.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Jones earlier pleaded not guilty to first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide and first-degree recklessly endangering safety in the June 26 shooting that killed Corder.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Those are vast quantities, but the researchers said that definitely doesn’t mean there is plenty of water to recklessly use up.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Multiple 911 calls from drivers on Interstate 40 led to the arrest of an Amazon trucker accused of driving recklessly while intoxicated, according to investigators in eastern North Carolina.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
According to the suit, Nike’s actions show that the brand intentionally, willfully, recklessly and/or negligently failed to take reasonable and adequate measures to protect consumer data.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
Investigators said the driver of the truck, a 33-year-old Cedar Springs, Michigan, man, was driving recklessly at the time of the crash.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The court reversed an earlier decision to dismiss the case under Section 230, citing the plaintiff's allegations that Snap's negligent design incentivized young people to drive recklessly.
—Jennifer Elias,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Henderson was jailed for 18 months in 2021 after being found guilty of recklessly endangering the safety of an aircraft.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Jones earlier pleaded not guilty to first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide and first-degree recklessly endangering safety in the June 26 shooting that killed Corder.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recklessly
Adverb
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The series opens as Morgan impulsively steals a cheap necklace to gift her aged grandmother.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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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Crews were hurriedly pumping water from a dam in Cheboygan, Michigan, this week, even removing floodgates to relieve pressure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Guthrie joked before Hager somewhat hurriedly tossed to a commercial break.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
8 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
Adverb
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Through their unlikely friendship, the budding director got to dive headfirst into — and fall in love with — the then-dying underground scene of Greek B-movies.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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We've already been thrown headfirst into election season with a major political shakeup in the race for secretary of state.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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More damning is last week’s UMBC poll, which shows his approval rating in Maryland dropping precipitously, an unexpected slide in what has long been a sleepy Democratic stronghold.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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In some places, fish catches declined precipitously in medium depths, which Joye attributes to nutritionally barren conditions.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Although the ingredients may seem haphazardly thrown together, and the dough is prepared to the unique style of the pizzaiolo, the process is meticulous and the outcome is often a masterpiece.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Often, the bowls are sitting on the bottom shelf amidst the glassware with a number of matching—or mismatched—glasses haphazardly thrown inside.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Recklessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recklessly. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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