1
as in hurried
acting or done with excessive or careless speed
Anna later regretted her hasty decision to sell her car
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as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
we all wish our sick friend a hasty recovery
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Recent Examples of hasty
Experts recommend talking to managers before making a hasty decision.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
This ritual is meant to cleanse the home of chametz (food and drink containing yeast or baking powder) to remind Jews of the flat loaves the ancient Jews baked in the sun for their hasty escape.
—Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
Caught exposes precisely how hasty judgments and the viralization of content can destroy reputations without concrete proof.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Some of those pages have been restored, with a Pentagon official telling NPR that the military's review of images, stories and social media posts has been too hasty in some respects.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
This ritual is meant to cleanse the home of chametz (food and drink containing yeast or baking powder) to remind Jews of the flat loaves the ancient Jews baked in the sun for their hasty escape.
—Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
Caught exposes precisely how hasty judgments and the viralization of content can destroy reputations without concrete proof.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Some of those pages have been restored, with a Pentagon official telling NPR that the military's review of images, stories and social media posts has been too hasty in some respects.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hasty
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The German foreign minister flew to the United States on February 2 and returned to Europe the same night in a hurried effort to convince Baker of the need for a nonexpansion pledge to secure German unification.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Apr. 2025
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The student's hurried departure comes as federal officials consider whether to bring terrorism charges against people who participated in last year's sit-ins and encampments that began at Columbia University but spread nationally.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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Since taking office, the Trump administration has implemented rapid, significant changes to United States immigration policy.—
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The rapid rise of ransomware attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities and data breaches has created an environment of persistent uncertainty, leaving organizations grappling with how to stay resilient in the face of evolving threats.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Telegraphed data arrived in the morning, and FitzRoy made quick extrapolations from his knowledge of storm theories, sending forecasts an hour later.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Apr. 2025
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Abby Moore, 2026, C Moore has quick reflexes and great blocking skills, according to Henry.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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What began as an impulsive decision turned into an unforgettable journey, one that gave her the opportunity to experience the U.S. in a way few travelers do.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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This often leads to better returns than active trading, which generally incurs higher costs and taxes and stems from impulsive, emotional decision-making, experts said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2025
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Think: a brisk stair climb between Zoom calls, a few yoga stretches before breakfast, or a quick round of squats at the top of each hour.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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While its cozy fabric will serve you well on brisk spring evenings, its lightweight design is easy to throw over your shoulders for added texture once temperatures rise.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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John Taylor, mayor of New Fairview, told the committee that Wise County is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas with a 20% population increase since 2020.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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With their previous home sold and their third child on the way, Dallas designer Lisa Henderson and her husband, Luke, needed to find a new house—and fast.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Children are typically brought to the hospital after having the body rash for several days.—
Emily Baumgaertner Nunn,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Later in the episode, it’s slowly revealed that the groom and the bride also have the ringworm rash.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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The fallout at the Ivy League school has been swift – and the consequences will be enormous, scientists have warned.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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The reaction to Trump's tariffs was swift, with Wall Street suffering its worst day since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in earlier this month, sending shockwaves through global financial markets.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Hasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hasty. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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