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Recent Examples of rudely
This Bride comes alive roughly and rudely not having given her consent either.
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The writers are headed to Mohonk for a workshop, which will be rudely interrupted by, of course, a murder (or two) and subsequent chaos.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Like Cincinnati police, Schuler said sheriff's office supervisors usually take on complaints regarding less severe policy violations, such as a deputy speeding on a highway or answering the phone rudely.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
With Paisley in his ear, Bryan rudely interrupts Dylan to disparage Michigan and Illinois and whispers to Underwood about bench pressing.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 26 Jan. 2026
Reality rudely intruded on a private party thrown by talent agency CAA Friday night, where Democratic Florida congressman Maxwell Frost was allegedly punched by a man who crashed the event.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
New York City detectives say they were treated rudely and disrespectfully last week after they were mistaken for federal immigration agents while seeking treatment at a hospital after an arrest.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 22 Jan. 2026
While commentators online claimed Lopez had acted rudely during the interaction, Walliser dispelled the claims.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Brown received a warm ovation when he was introduced as the coach of the New York Knicks, but from that point on his team was greeted rather rudely.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The writers are headed to Mohonk for a workshop, which will be rudely interrupted by, of course, a murder (or two) and subsequent chaos.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Like Cincinnati police, Schuler said sheriff's office supervisors usually take on complaints regarding less severe policy violations, such as a deputy speeding on a highway or answering the phone rudely.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
With Paisley in his ear, Bryan rudely interrupts Dylan to disparage Michigan and Illinois and whispers to Underwood about bench pressing.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 26 Jan. 2026
Reality rudely intruded on a private party thrown by talent agency CAA Friday night, where Democratic Florida congressman Maxwell Frost was allegedly punched by a man who crashed the event.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
New York City detectives say they were treated rudely and disrespectfully last week after they were mistaken for federal immigration agents while seeking treatment at a hospital after an arrest.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 22 Jan. 2026
While commentators online claimed Lopez had acted rudely during the interaction, Walliser dispelled the claims.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Brown received a warm ovation when he was introduced as the coach of the New York Knicks, but from that point on his team was greeted rather rudely.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rudely
Adverb
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The veil having been brusquely lifted from his eyes, Blair eventually left the service.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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Gina remains loyal to Amy, who has at times treated her friend brusquely.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The programming shapes a unique, electromagnetic wave that rises and falls abruptly and pulses rapidly.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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About two weeks earlier, the use of a military laser system by CBP designed to disrupt drones near El Paso prompted the FAA to abruptly shut down a large swath of airspace up to 18,000 feet over the city for 10 days.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Empty containers in the wrong locations, ships gridlocked outside of ports and other logistical problems raised prices sharply for a wide variety of goods.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Noem made the statement during a four-hour hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where lawmakers sharply criticized the department’s aggressive immigration enforcement.—
Mathew Miranda
Updated March 4,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The Yangs were called in and curtly told the judgment was being overturned, their lawsuit dismissed without trial.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Keith Fitzgerald, managing director at Sea-Change Partners, framed it more bluntly.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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Driggs, the only Republican on council, put it bluntly.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Some conservative Latino voices in Virginia view the Spanberger campaign’s choice of venue at a Mexican restaurant as tactlessly pandering to Latino voters.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 2025
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As long as there are politicians who seek to lower flags or have Kirk’s body lay in state, there will be those who react strongly, if sometimes tactlessly, to these actions.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Rudely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rudely. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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