as in recklessly
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headily
Adverb
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Think quick infatuations, intense attraction and a willingness to dive headfirst into relationships and experiences.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025 -
The sight of brown pelicans diving headfirst into the ocean in pursuit of a meal represents one of the distinctive visual images of the California coast, their dramatic flight the highlight of a predatory mission.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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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
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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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“Headily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headily. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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