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noun

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How does the adjective rash contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of rash are adventurous, daredevil, daring, foolhardy, reckless, and venturesome. While all these words mean "exposing oneself to danger more than required by good sense," rash suggests imprudence and lack of forethought.

a rash decision

When is adventurous a more appropriate choice than rash?

The words adventurous and rash are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, adventurous implies a willingness to accept risks but not necessarily imprudence.

adventurous pioneers

Where would daredevil be a reasonable alternative to rash?

The synonyms daredevil and rash are sometimes interchangeable, but daredevil stresses ostentation in daring.

daredevil motorcyclists

When would daring be a good substitute for rash?

The words daring and rash can be used in similar contexts, but daring implies fearlessness in courting danger.

daring mountain climbers

When can foolhardy be used instead of rash?

While the synonyms foolhardy and rash are close in meaning, foolhardy suggests a recklessness that is inconsistent with good sense.

the foolhardy sailor ventured into the storm

In what contexts can reckless take the place of rash?

The meanings of reckless and rash largely overlap; however, reckless implies heedlessness of probable consequences.

a reckless driver

When could venturesome be used to replace rash?

In some situations, the words venturesome and rash are roughly equivalent. However, venturesome implies a jaunty eagerness for perilous undertakings.

venturesome stunt pilots

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Recent Examples of rash
Adjective
Tennessee will argue Wednesday that minors cannot adequately consent to receiving treatments like puberty blockers and hormones and its law prevents them from making rash medical decisions. Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024 Know the signs of heat illness Heat cramps: Sweating; muscle aches; prickly heat rash, especially in areas where clothing meets the skin; and dizziness. Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Aug. 2024
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Sixteen fires were caused by PG&E equipment during a rash of October 2017 fires that decimated Napa, Sonoma and other Northern California counties. Calmatters, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024 The companies married under the new name Stellantis which immediately drew comparisons to pharmaceuticals used to treat anything from rashes to worse. Ed Garsten, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rash 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rash
Adjective
  • Start Glorifying Honest And Authentic Marketing Why do some marketers create dishonest marketing campaigns that tap into impulsive emotions?
    Drew Gerber, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Forrest is a squirrel who has a tree nut allergy and can be hyperactive and impulsive.
    Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Last Voyage turns the chilling interlude into a slow-moving slasher, neither acknowledging the book’s metaphor of a ship bringing plague nor indulging in the inherent paranoia of its claustrophobic surroundings.
    Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Even diseases as deadly as the plague don’t kill every prairie dog in a colony.
    Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Mings’ handball turned out to be decisive and Emery, speaking in a hurried post-match press conference, partially blamed his team’s loss on the incident.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Conservative news website Townhall followed one minute after Jones, posting a clip of Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes giving a hurried initial news conference.
    David Ingram, NBC News, 21 Dec. 2024
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  • Nearly 70 years before that, Mary Shelley’s novel The Last Man imagined the destruction of the human race in an epidemic.
    Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The feature documentary is said to examine the enduring impact of the AIDS epidemic on the theater industry, featuring more than 150 interviews with trailblazers and current theater stars.
    Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Symptoms include sudden sharp, tearing, or ripping chest pain that radiates to the shoulder blades, back, abdomen, and hips.26 6.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Rear axle carrier failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash, Mercedes-Benz said in a NHTSA report.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
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  • The spate of civil accusations comes as Combs is facing criminal charges in federal court.
    Christine Pelisek, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • State of play: In the four years since, a spate of ICHRA startups have emerged and secured funding.
    Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • Many SaaS companies have FOMO, driving the hasty development of new AI products or features.
    Michael Zuercher, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The visitors’ perplexing openness is another reason why hasty conclusions cannot be drawn.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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  • While New Yorkers and all other Americans can stop texting friends, family and colleagues, there will clearly be the usual raft of texts from aging relatives and marketing companies.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • In the summer, spider plants produce small white flowers and rafts of baby spider plants on long, wiry stalks that trail from the plant.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024

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“Rash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rash. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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