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Recent Examples of rudely
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.
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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
The American Dream of Craig and Elizabeth Gutierrez has been rudely interrupted.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
The foreman came over to the group and asked rudely what was going on.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
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
The American Dream of Craig and Elizabeth Gutierrez has been rudely interrupted.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
The foreman came over to the group and asked rudely what was going on.
—Literary Hub, 12 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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Once a thriving Crowne Plaza, the hotel was downgraded to a Radisson and then a Red Lion before closing abruptly in early 2020 when the state suspended its tax permit.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Nell is forty-two years old in 1971 and seeking to find out more about her mother, Hazel, who was secretive and abruptly moved she and her sister Evie from home to home.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Miami also bounced back sharply, jumping 82 percent to 40 sales, while London slipped to seventh place with just 35 deals.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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If the states don’t reach a deal, federal officials could sharply cut Arizona’s water starting next year, and at that point, a lawsuit is likely, Buschatzke said.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 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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Put more bluntly, Smith has to win his job; Jung can only lose his.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Despite those reassurances, Soltani summed up the capabilities of these technology companies -- and their potential ramifications -- bluntly.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
14 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 20 Feb. 2026.
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