as in reckless
foolishly adventurous or bold
temerarious people rush in without forethought
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temerarious
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These reckless cuts will rip vital support away from our veterans, seniors, students, and families recovering from disaster.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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With this Republican trifecta in place comes the opportunity to pass a reconciliation bill that not only extends the Trump tax cuts but also addresses the economic fallout from the Biden administration’s reckless regulatory and spending spree.—
Stewart Whitson,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Take the first step today and let your epic story unfold, one courageous step at a time.—
Neerja Bhatia,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Originally bred as herding dogs, German shepherds earned the reputation of being affectionate, courageous and incredibly loyal.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Be brave and have an honest conversation with your spouse.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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To all candidates, campaign volunteers and election workers who participated in this election: thank you for your contribution to our democratic process, one that so many brave Canadians have sacrificed so much to defend.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The Bucs need more daredevil defenders who can wheel and steal the football.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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That would be daredevil buddies Max and Benj Cave (brothers whose middle names are both Storror), Callum and Sacha Powell (also brothers), Drew Taylor, Toby Segar and Josh Burnett-Blake, who started out simply horsing around, filming pranks and sharing them online.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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From the moment Ginny is brought into the fold in Episode 3, Nick's pals struggle to accept his bright and adventurous new girlfriend.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The love planet takes on a bold, adventurous and passionate flavor when sizzling through Aries.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Watching him shift between each was magnetic because each movement was unpredictable and identifiable, mindful and foolhardy, specific to Don and balanced against the full lives of those around him, the lens of history, and so much more.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Apr. 2025
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Postponing feels impossible and going ahead feels foolhardy.—
Jeffrey Seller,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Lewis Hamilton, another co-chair, struck a heroic pose in an enchanted forest-like scene cast in twilight tones.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
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Is there any doubt about Nikola Jokic’s MVP bona fides after his heroic Game 1 performance?—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
7 May 2025
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The former model also packed a daring silver dress that was made entirely out of watch bands.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Listen to this article A Connecticut woman who was being held captive by a man wanted in multiple states made a daring escape Wednesday as police were arriving on the scene to arrest him for other crimes.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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“Temerarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temerarious. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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