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Recent Examples of recklessly
The wild pursuit unfolded Sunday when state police received reports about a car driven recklessly on Interstate 10 in Jefferson Parish, which is just west of New Orleans, state police said.
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Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 June 2026
His wife, Angelina Renee Jimenez, pleaded guilty to three misdemeanors of recklessly causing fire to property of another and was sentenced to one year of summary probation and community service, prosecutors said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
His wife, Angelina Renee Jimenez, pleaded guilty to three misdemeanors of recklessly causing fire to property of another and was sentenced to one year of summary probation and community service, prosecutors said.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
As the vessel headed back to the resort, Pino recklessly sped the boat up to 47 miles per hour while on the wrong side of the channel, prosecutors said.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Huffman continued to drive recklessly, throwing Harper around in the back seat, police said.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Badara was arrested on May 28 and charged with two counts of continuous child abuse, intentionally/recklessly engaging in three or more acts, as well as eight counts of fourth-degree child abuse.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Gray and his superb cast are in blazing form and full command here in a bruising movie that reveals the heavy price of pursuing the American Dream too recklessly, instead of heeding Aeschylus’ words.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Tony and Cameron are recklessly ruthless and so fun to watch.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2026
Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 June 2026
His wife, Angelina Renee Jimenez, pleaded guilty to three misdemeanors of recklessly causing fire to property of another and was sentenced to one year of summary probation and community service, prosecutors said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
His wife, Angelina Renee Jimenez, pleaded guilty to three misdemeanors of recklessly causing fire to property of another and was sentenced to one year of summary probation and community service, prosecutors said.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
As the vessel headed back to the resort, Pino recklessly sped the boat up to 47 miles per hour while on the wrong side of the channel, prosecutors said.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Huffman continued to drive recklessly, throwing Harper around in the back seat, police said.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Badara was arrested on May 28 and charged with two counts of continuous child abuse, intentionally/recklessly engaging in three or more acts, as well as eight counts of fourth-degree child abuse.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Gray and his superb cast are in blazing form and full command here in a bruising movie that reveals the heavy price of pursuing the American Dream too recklessly, instead of heeding Aeschylus’ words.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Tony and Cameron are recklessly ruthless and so fun to watch.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recklessly
Adverb
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When Saajan impulsively offers to join her, plans accelerate, leading to some of the most thrilling and heartbreaking moments the piece offers.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Leaders who can regulate themselves in difficult moments are easier to trust than those who react impulsively.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
26 May 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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No one should approach the AI situation rashly.—
Revana Sharfuddin,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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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
Adverb
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And if Black passengers dared to pull the curtain aside, the dining car steward would hurriedly pull the curtain closed, or worse.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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The Spaniard left hurriedly, carrying a frown that owed to a sense of injustice.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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The floor was covered with water, and the guard was thoughtlessly dropping files into it.—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
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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
Adverb
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Still, diving headfirst into the city and a competitive industry was a shock.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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The cotton-like pie is a welcome counterpoint to rich Basque or New York cheesecakes, two iterations that lean headfirst into creamy density.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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The market for kids’ vintage clothing has heated up precipitously over the last few years, perhaps hitting a boiling point in January when an Eeyore romper from the ’90s sold for over $3,000 on EBay.—
Marah Eakin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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The number of immigrants released on parole or bond has dropped precipitously in the following months, experts say.—
Rob Kuznia,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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In a May 5 Facebook post, officials in Saône-et-Loire, France, shared a video of a deer haphazardly running in circles around a field in what appeared to be an intoxicated state.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Instead of haphazardly brushing it into your palm or reaching for a dripping sponge, try a handheld vacuum for a far more efficient solution.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Recklessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recklessly. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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