as in whatever
in spite of everything
the weather looked bad, but they were resolved to go on with their picnic regardless
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as in reckless
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Recent Examples of regardless
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Every couple of years, the water turns murky, regardless, and the whole tank has to be drained and refilled, explains Polojärvi.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The same punishment would have been met regardless, because that’s what the men who commit those crimes deserve.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 May 2026
For a taste of scrapple, the Pennsylvania Dutch specialty made with offal and cornmeal, try the version at the Dutch Eating Place in the cavernous Reading Terminal Market, the city's 19th-century food hall and an essential stop regardless.
—Regan Stephens, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
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Adverb
The event may not be about politics, but politics will be humming in the background regardless.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Every couple of years, the water turns murky, regardless, and the whole tank has to be drained and refilled, explains Polojärvi.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The same punishment would have been met regardless, because that’s what the men who commit those crimes deserve.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 May 2026
For a taste of scrapple, the Pennsylvania Dutch specialty made with offal and cornmeal, try the version at the Dutch Eating Place in the cavernous Reading Terminal Market, the city's 19th-century food hall and an essential stop regardless.
—Regan Stephens, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regardless
Adverb
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Wants to be sure her friends notice her new whatever-she's-wearing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2021
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And so the Administration of Harvard, by its own admission, has taken no action whatever.—
William F. Buckley Jr.,
National Review,
23 Oct. 2017
Adjective
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As buttoned-up and as rule-abiding as Nicky is, Morgan is reckless.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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That same week, a 17-year-old was charged with assault, reckless endangerment, and handgun violations after injuring his 14-year-old relative in a shooting.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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This is not to say Costco shoppers are inattentive.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The Waffle House waitress said the building’s management was inattentive to a raft of deeper issues, from sewage backups that crept into her bathtub to mold and a malfunctioning air conditioning unit.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Having trekked the territory with his trusty surveyor’s compass, and in the absence of anyone else rash enough to do it, Washington volunteers to deliver an ultimatum to the encroaching French forces.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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Unvaccinated people who may have been exposed are urged to quarantine, avoid large gatherings and watch for fever, cough, rash or red eyes for up to three weeks.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Anyone old enough to vote is old enough to remember that California hasn’t always been so careless with its elections.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
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That charming and shaggy approach is fitting for such a campy and irreverent comedy, ultimately substituting polish for an equal mixture of artistic grit and careless joy.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Like the wonderful Clover Club, raspberries have a heedless love for rose water, and that means Hendrick’s Gin.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
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The time that went into making the film shows up, most notably, during a break in the middle of the story that (avoiding spoilers) takes Ray’s heedless behavior to a logical extreme.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Louis’s image of Lestat is an arch, impetuous, and violent figure who embodies all the allure and danger of immortality, but now, season three of IWTV, renamed The Vampire Lestat, resets the story on Lestat’s terms.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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The first blunder was Trump’s impetuous announcement in 2018 abandoning the Iran nuclear agreement.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This rhetoric is not just the thoughtless ramblings of mindless partisans.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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And that’s a pretty thoughtless way to approach a conflict that’s already killed so many.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Regardless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regardless. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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