as in hurried
acting or done with excessive or careless speed
your essays require more than a cursory effort at proofreading
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Recent Examples of cursory
The individual elements of Ka’s style would be familiar to a listener with even a cursory knowledge of rap.
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Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2024
Even a cursory examination of this framework reveals the undeniable link between systemic oppression and privilege.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 30 July 2024
Taking advantage of the rebels’ generally low levels of education and cursory understanding of democracy, Islamist lecturers condemn the evils of Western-style democracy and tout the benefits of an Islamic state.
—Vera Mironova, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2015
Even Dave Chapelle’s inflammatory transphobic material gets only cursory coverage.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 June 2024
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Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2024
Even a cursory examination of this framework reveals the undeniable link between systemic oppression and privilege.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 30 July 2024
Taking advantage of the rebels’ generally low levels of education and cursory understanding of democracy, Islamist lecturers condemn the evils of Western-style democracy and tout the benefits of an Islamic state.
—Vera Mironova, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2015
Even Dave Chapelle’s inflammatory transphobic material gets only cursory coverage.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cursory
Adjective
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Stride can be a little hurried/sway a fair amount in straight lines but great on cuts/edges.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Overhead, a pair of firefighting helicopters circled in constant, hurried laps between the lake and the burning hillsides.—
Wally Skalij,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Potential Impact On The Renewable Energy Sector A hasty reduction in corporate tax rates could derail the administration’s broader economic agenda by limiting investments in renewable energy, a sector pivotal to U.S. energy dominance.—
George Strobel,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Chicago taxpayers are once again being asked to shoulder the burden of an increase in debt and hasty decision-making.—
George Cardenas,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Months prior to Biggie Smalls' death, West Coast rapper and frequent musical foe Tupac Shakur died in a drive-by shooting in 1996; both shooting deaths remain unsolved.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article A 30-year-old man was left in critical condition after a drive-by shooting Tuesday morning on the West Side in the Austin neighborhood, Chicago police said.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Doses between 500 and 1,200 mg/day have caused diarrhea, headache, rash, and yellow stool in some people.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
14 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include skin rash, tingling mouth, swelling of the face, tongue or lips, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramping, coughing, dizziness, and swelling of the throat.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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LeCroy was quick to comfort him—though every mom watching recognized the protective Mama Bear look in her eyes.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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Snagging a deal on Woot is about being quick, as these deals don't stick for long, disappearing as soon as stock runs out (which is usually pretty quick).—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Release date, cast, more Queen Latifah, Adrien Brody, Kerry Washington, more stars flock to Thom Browne's NYFW show 'Really bummed out:' Beverly Ortega explains sudden departure from 'The Bachelor' When is WorldPride Music Festival 2025?—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The car uses regenerative braking to such a degree that conventional brakes are only needed for emergencies or other sudden, unexpected stops.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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The United States under the chaotic, impulsive leadership of President Donald Trump is abandoning its longstanding alliances with fellow democracies in favor of, at best, strategic ambivalence.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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These are not the actions of a responsible superpower, but rather the impulsive demands of a declining hegemon that has lost its way.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Cursory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cursory. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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