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Recent Examples of recklessly
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.
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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
Police allege the suspect then recklessly stabbed backward numerous times, striking the victim in the leg, according to Jaques.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 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
The farming company alleged the unpermitted fireworks operation was run recklessly and sought damages for losses tied to the explosion and the Oakdale Fire that followed.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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
Police allege the suspect then recklessly stabbed backward numerous times, striking the victim in the leg, according to Jaques.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 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
The farming company alleged the unpermitted fireworks operation was run recklessly and sought damages for losses tied to the explosion and the Oakdale Fire that followed.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recklessly
Adverb
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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
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In You, Me & Tuscany, Anna (Bailey) impulsively jets off to the Italian countryside to stay in a stranger’s villa sans permission.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, Elliott does not act impetuously in its activism.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
6 Dec. 2025
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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
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With Mercury going retrograde in this part of the sky on February 26, just don’t sign anything too rashly or hastily, because the potential for errors and misunderstandings is high right now.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Guthrie joked before Hager somewhat hurriedly tossed to a commercial break.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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The hoax was so convincing that some media outlets initially reported it as genuine, prompting Adidas to hurriedly issue a clarification.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
3 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
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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
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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
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Gas prices have risen precipitously since the war’s start, topping $4 per gallon on average.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Avoid planting grass seed when a downpour is in the forecast, as the rain might scatter your seed haphazardly.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
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Clubs do not offer such deals haphazardly.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Recklessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recklessly. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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