as in concisely
in a few words
summarily informed us that our help was not welcome
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Recent Examples of summarily
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.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
All those millions of software engineers and computer programmers are presumably on the chopping block and will be summarily replaced by AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
In June 2025, Kennedy summarily fired all 17 experts from ACIP and quickly replaced them with unvetted and unqualified anti-vaccine allies.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
But in the past year its members were summarily replaced by the secretary of Health and Human Services and its processes disrupted.
—Jesse L. Goodman, STAT, 18 May 2026
The trial court summarily rejected both arguments.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Allen’s last-minute selection came after another artist, Robert Lazzarini, was chosen and then summarily dropped.
—Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Dela Rosa served as police chief when Duterte was mayor of Davao City, where police would allegedly coerce low-level dealers to surrender, then summarily execute them.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Two years later, the 8th Circuit summarily affirmed a judgment striking down a program in Arkansas allowing students to take voluntary Bible classes during school hours.
—Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
All those millions of software engineers and computer programmers are presumably on the chopping block and will be summarily replaced by AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
In June 2025, Kennedy summarily fired all 17 experts from ACIP and quickly replaced them with unvetted and unqualified anti-vaccine allies.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
But in the past year its members were summarily replaced by the secretary of Health and Human Services and its processes disrupted.
—Jesse L. Goodman, STAT, 18 May 2026
The trial court summarily rejected both arguments.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Allen’s last-minute selection came after another artist, Robert Lazzarini, was chosen and then summarily dropped.
—Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Dela Rosa served as police chief when Duterte was mayor of Davao City, where police would allegedly coerce low-level dealers to surrender, then summarily execute them.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Two years later, the 8th Circuit summarily affirmed a judgment striking down a program in Arkansas allowing students to take voluntary Bible classes during school hours.
—Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summarily
Adverb
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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
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Keep it short and sweet Responding concisely and confidently will assuage any lingering concerns an employer might have about your work history, McGoff says.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But the Thunder stormed back to briefly take the lead just before halftime behind reigning two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous Alexander’s 13 points in the second quarter.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Authorities also said a crowd briefly blocked the main ring road surrounding the city before police dispersed the gathering.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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The property even served as the setting for Bert Stern’s famed 1962 photographs of Marilyn Monroe, taken shortly before her death.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The page anonymously issued opinions and news tidbits, and notably called out Gagosian director Sam Orlofsky for inappropriate workplace behavior; Orlofsky was dismissed shortly thereafter.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Summarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summarily. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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