summarily

Definition of summarilynext

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Recent Examples of summarily None of this is surprising coming from EA, of course, the company that snatched up Codemasters at the start of the decade for its F1 license, then summarily shut down everything the studio did beyond F1. Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 July 2026 As potential rivals get summarily deleted others will see themselves in danger and move against him in anticipation. Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Two years later, the 8th Circuit summarily affirmed an order invalidating a program in Arkansas that allowed students to take voluntary Bible classes during school hours. Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 29 June 2026 However, in May 1973, following a federal investigation and an internal CBS probe, he was summarily fired for misappropriating $94,000 from the label. Chris Morris, Variety, 22 June 2026 The next morning, he was summoned to the program director’s office and summarily dismissed. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026 The California Third Appellate District Court summarily denied a petition filed by Nathan Trauernicht seeking to overturn a Yolo Superior Court ruling in his embezzlement case. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026 While a bond to fund city hall construction was not put to a vote, other bond propositions were, and they were summarily shot down. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026 But after being summarily dispatched by Vegas in four straight games, culminating with the Golden Knights’ 2-1 clincher on Tuesday night, the curse of the Presidents’ Trophy — given to the NHL’s best regular-season team — will spend some time on the Front Range as well. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summarily
Adverb
  • Washington Crossing the Delaware is perfect tour-guide material—it can be seen by a bunch of people at once, and its story can be told concisely, timed to the minute.
    Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
  • Knowing what to do if a power surge damages your appliances and electronics is essential for protecting your home, preventing future issues, and reporting damages clearly and concisely to your insurance company and the local electric company.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • More than 200 people were turned away at the door as the venue reached capacity, with several dozen protesters briefly pushing past security and forcing entry into the room.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • In those places, day will briefly turn to twilight and, in a clear sky, the sun’s corona will become visible around the moon for up to 2 minutes 18 seconds.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Adverb
  • The blaze, which broke out shortly before midnight Sunday, apparently spread rapidly across a ceiling lined with flammable decorative materials before reaching the main entrance.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • Getty Images/iStockphoto When someone dies, financial questions tend to surface shortly thereafter, even if the grieving process has just started.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026

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“Summarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summarily. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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