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Recent Examples of recklessly
But if Smith can seem, at times, too enthusiastic about the edifying potential of contemporary art, the traditionalist critics can be recklessly dismissive.
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Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
After Dosunmu buried a fourth-quarter floater, the Serbian center recklessly launched a 50-foot pass that stood no chance.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Ward was then arrested and charged with a felony charge of child endangerment and a misdemeanor charge of recklessly endangering another person.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
That doctor, records show, lost his license two years later for recklessly prescribing Purdue drugs and other opioids.
—Craig R. McCoy, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
That doctor, records show, lost his license two years later for recklessly prescribing Purdue drugs and other opioids.
—Craig R. McCoy, ProPublica, 23 Apr. 2026
This includes the six workers who were killed by two drivers who were recklessly speeding on I-695 in 2023.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
After witnesses provided a description of the suspect, who was suspected of driving recklessly at the time of the crash, he was quickly identified and a search warrant was served at a local residence in Lake Forest, the release stated.
—Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
The Dems accuse Hegseth of starting an 'unauthorized' war, illegally targeting civilians, recklessly handling sensitive military information, obstructing Congress and abusing power.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
After Dosunmu buried a fourth-quarter floater, the Serbian center recklessly launched a 50-foot pass that stood no chance.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Ward was then arrested and charged with a felony charge of child endangerment and a misdemeanor charge of recklessly endangering another person.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
That doctor, records show, lost his license two years later for recklessly prescribing Purdue drugs and other opioids.
—Craig R. McCoy, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
That doctor, records show, lost his license two years later for recklessly prescribing Purdue drugs and other opioids.
—Craig R. McCoy, ProPublica, 23 Apr. 2026
This includes the six workers who were killed by two drivers who were recklessly speeding on I-695 in 2023.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
After witnesses provided a description of the suspect, who was suspected of driving recklessly at the time of the crash, he was quickly identified and a search warrant was served at a local residence in Lake Forest, the release stated.
—Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
The Dems accuse Hegseth of starting an 'unauthorized' war, illegally targeting civilians, recklessly handling sensitive military information, obstructing Congress and abusing power.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recklessly
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Meanwhile, be aware that the next six years will bring urges to impulsively travel, and do exciting things to give yourself an adventurous world.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Self-control refers to managing one’s emotions — specifically not acting reflexively and impulsively without thinking through the consequences of one’s actions.—
Anand Kumar,
STAT,
21 Apr. 2026
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Moreover, Elliott does not act impetuously in its activism.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
6 Dec. 2025
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But instead of responding rashly, quickly ramping up production or accelerating the buildout of alternatives, the energy sector seems to have entered a holding pattern.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
26 Mar. 2026
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Or, will he be inclined to rashly respond similarly to former Customs and Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem?—
Tony Lux,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Many of its fans were seen pretending to drink from them as Arsenal fans hurriedly made their way back to London.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Crews were hurriedly pumping water from a dam in Cheboygan, Michigan, this week, even removing floodgates to relieve pressure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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There is a deep care and respect in every choice made, and no change is made lightly, no cut is made thoughtlessly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Set Rules For Micro-Interventions Of course, even a strategy like this, with ample scientific support, can backfire if it’s implemented thoughtlessly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Since taking over, Pohlad, has jumped headfirst into learning the business of baseball.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
11 Apr. 2026
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Sliding headfirst, which was rare at the time, was a Turner specialty.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2026
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The next, she was being rushed into emergency surgery, her daughter’s heart rate dropping precipitously on the fetal monitor.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Apple’s revenue soared precipitously in the mid-2010s partly due to strong sales in China.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Although the ingredients may seem haphazardly thrown together, and the dough is prepared to the unique style of the pizzaiolo, the process is meticulous and the outcome is often a masterpiece.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Often, the bowls are sitting on the bottom shelf amidst the glassware with a number of matching—or mismatched—glasses haphazardly thrown inside.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Recklessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recklessly. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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