as in random
lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern
the police department's investigation of the charges against the mayor was slapdash and not very thorough
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Recent Examples of slapdash
That is not the slapdash Trump way, and for good reason.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2025
But today’s mainstream movie products feel more slapdash than ever.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
The lead-up to Thursday fit the slapdash nature of Trump’s tariffs, which have been rolled out, walked back, delayed, increased, imposed by letter and renegotiated.
—Josh Boak, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
The lead-up to Thursday fit the slapdash nature of Trump’s tariffs, which have been variously rolled out, walked back, delayed, increased, imposed by letter and frantically renegotiated.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2025
But today’s mainstream movie products feel more slapdash than ever.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
The lead-up to Thursday fit the slapdash nature of Trump’s tariffs, which have been rolled out, walked back, delayed, increased, imposed by letter and renegotiated.
—Josh Boak, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
The lead-up to Thursday fit the slapdash nature of Trump’s tariffs, which have been variously rolled out, walked back, delayed, increased, imposed by letter and frantically renegotiated.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slapdash
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Sprinkle in Minerals Don't just toss in minerals at random, says Damrosch—only use when recommended by your soil test to correct deficiencies that have been identified.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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Besides the occasional random spider that scuttles indoors, some spiders can live in out-of-the-way spots in your home, such as along ceilings or in basements and behind clutter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Michigan residents are in for another seasonable week, with cooler temperatures and scattered rain, according to the National Weather Service.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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By comparison, campaign two felt more scattered and improvisational (befitting a D&D game).—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Beeber said speed limits on highways are arbitrary to some extent given their design.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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What To Know On October 7, 2025, the State Department reaffirmed Level 2 travel advisories for both the Maldives and Equatorial Guinea, but expanded the risk profile for Equatorial Guinea, adding fresh warnings regarding arbitrary law enforcement.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Craftsman-style bungalow was originally built in the 1940s and withstood several haphazard additions and renovations before Haury and Saikami got their hands on it.—
Linne Halpern,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI’s messaging was haphazard to Hollywood.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Titans lost Sunday to the Las Vegas Raiders, and their only win on the year came thanks to erratic mistakes by the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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While prone to dribble blindness and erratic form from the perimeter, Whitmore has blast-off quickness and finishing skills and is a ballhawking defender.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Slapdash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slapdash. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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