1
as in hurriedly
with excessive or careless speed
the hastily put together report contained a lot of errors
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2
as in quickly
with great speed
the congresswoman hastily made her way towards the waiting elevator
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Recent Examples of hastily
Two teenagers meet at a party and fall truly, madly, hastily in love.
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Judy Berman, Time, 8 May 2025
The judge had hastily gathered lawyers for the Justice Department and the American Civil Liberties Union to consider an emergency petition filed early that morning by the liberal advocacy group, seeking to stop the deportation of five Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act.
—Zolan Kanno-Youngs, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Flashpoint Kashmir has been a flashpoint since 1947, when British India was hastily divided into two by its former colonial rulers.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Those that disregard the founder’s legacy, alienate key stakeholders, neglect relationship-building, or move too hastily are doomed to failure.
—George Bradt, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Judy Berman, Time, 8 May 2025
The judge had hastily gathered lawyers for the Justice Department and the American Civil Liberties Union to consider an emergency petition filed early that morning by the liberal advocacy group, seeking to stop the deportation of five Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act.
—Zolan Kanno-Youngs, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Flashpoint Kashmir has been a flashpoint since 1947, when British India was hastily divided into two by its former colonial rulers.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Those that disregard the founder’s legacy, alienate key stakeholders, neglect relationship-building, or move too hastily are doomed to failure.
—George Bradt, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hastily
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In its latest move, the Trump administration banned Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students – a decision swiftly halted by a federal judge hours after the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university filed suit.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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Per Deadline Hollywood, which first reported the cancellation, viewership for season 3 was still solid but the show slipped out of Nielsen's Top 10 Originals chart quicker than its predecessors, and the decision to cancel ultimately came down to the show's hefty price tag.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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Bains needs to play quicker to separate from defenders so he isn’t restricted to the perimeter offensively so often.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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Your schedule fills up so fast and there’s just not much time.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
23 May 2025
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Few Floridians will soon forget the night in October 2024 when Hurricane Milton ripped apart large sections of the roof of the Tampa Bay Rays’ Tropicana Field, with winds estimated to have reached 120 mph.—
Jenna DiPaolo,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved Isaacman’s nomination in late April and a vote by the full Senate was expected soon.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Refrigerate leftovers promptly in small containers.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Assad promptly fled to his new life in exile in Moscow.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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“Hastily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hastily. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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