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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2
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
In both cases, subsequent lawsuits accused the police of shoddy investigations and hasty decision-making in the service of creating good TV.
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Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 29 Mar. 2025
Resolving these tensions requires genuine leadership – not hasty amendments.
—Philip Salter, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
While some parents might rush to force their kids to make a hasty and superficial apology–or even non-apology–taking an engaged approach instead of a reactive one allowed this father and son to make a sincere attempt at amends that took into account the other person’s feelings.
—Christian Dashiell, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
The board expressed concern over the hasty implementation of these changes without public information or human rights due diligence.
—Katie Paul and Echo Wang, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 29 Mar. 2025
Resolving these tensions requires genuine leadership – not hasty amendments.
—Philip Salter, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
While some parents might rush to force their kids to make a hasty and superficial apology–or even non-apology–taking an engaged approach instead of a reactive one allowed this father and son to make a sincere attempt at amends that took into account the other person’s feelings.
—Christian Dashiell, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
The board expressed concern over the hasty implementation of these changes without public information or human rights due diligence.
—Katie Paul and Echo Wang, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hasty
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This comes as the Trump administration has faced growing criticisms for its hurried proceedings to remove as many noncitizens from the country as quickly as possible.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2025
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In Alentejo, food is meant to be shared, and time at the table is never hurried, and this is a central element of the experience at São Lourenço do Barrocal.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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However, no big promises are being made about throwing a lot of money at a rapid rise.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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But over the decades, jobs vanished, factories closed, and industry's hum was replaced by the lure of cheap labor overseas and rapid automation at home.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Shooting victim Sarah Milgrim remembered as 'a light' who fought antisemitism Israeli Embassy shooting: See the scene Real quick All American Rejects singer explains what's up with viral pop-up shows.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This streamlines workflows, automates tasks and leads to quicker decisions.—
Stephen Litjens,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Lori, impulsive and headstrong in her own way, won’t let Ruth slip away so easily.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
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Grandchildren who are close to grandparents are more secure, perform better in school and are less impulsive.—
Mark Gerson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2025
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The barn jacket makes for a stylish layering piece, which is perfect to bring along for cool nights around the bonfire or brisk boat rides.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Mike Dunleavy Reveals Big Offseason Roster Goal Now, after a brisk five-game defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves (mostly without their best player, Stephen Curry, who went down in Game 1 with a hamstring strain), the Warriors face an uncertain offseason.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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And after a third-place finish at the only other race he’s been in this year — the Daytona 500 — who’s to say Johnson can’t be the fastest again?—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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That's much faster than most tablets, many of which require two or more hours to recharge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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Ellie is rash and impulsive; Dina is lovestruck; Jesse is loyal and selfless.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
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For instance, entrepreneurs under chronic stress might make rash business investments without considering long-term profitability.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Suspect Elias Rodriguez, of Chicago, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in a swift reaction to the apparent antisemitic attack.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This surge reflects growing investor confidence in NuScale’s distinctive position within the nuclear energy industry, propelled by rising electricity demand amid the AI boom and the swift progression of global electrification.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Hasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hasty. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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