as in whatever
in spite of everything
the weather looked bad, but they were resolved to go on with their picnic regardless
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Relevance
as in reckless
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Recent Examples of regardless
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
The winner gets an automatic berth in the 64-team NCAA tournament, though UCI (41-14) seems safely in the field, regardless.
—Staff, Oc Register, 25 May 2025
Although Newcastle will strengthen in central defence regardless, it may be forced to sign two players in that position.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Taxing bodies collect their levied amounts regardless.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Adverb
The throw did not interfere with the play, but the umpiring crew convened regardless.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
The winner gets an automatic berth in the 64-team NCAA tournament, though UCI (41-14) seems safely in the field, regardless.
—Staff, Oc Register, 25 May 2025
Although Newcastle will strengthen in central defence regardless, it may be forced to sign two players in that position.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Taxing bodies collect their levied amounts regardless.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regardless
Adverb
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Wants to be sure her friends notice her new whatever-she's-wearing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2021
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And so the Administration of Harvard, by its own admission, has taken no action whatever.—
William F. Buckley Jr.,
National Review,
23 Oct. 2017
Adjective
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People often stereotype crypto investors as reckless, young, or greedy.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Immigration reform was one of Trump’s most popular campaign platforms, but enough with his reckless and incoherent policy shifts.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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For example, if an officer sees someone swerving, fumbling with items, or clearly not paying attention to the road, the interior light might factor into a citation for reckless or inattentive driving.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2025
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Ball is too inattentive on that end despite his impressive offensive skill set, and Miller is quite skinny and struggles to wall up on opposing guards and wings through his core.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Crisp, curly hair indicates a hasty, somewhat impetuous and rash character.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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Ellie is rash and impulsive; Dina is lovestruck; Jesse is loyal and selfless.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The driver was cited for careless driving causing bodily injury, which is a misdemeanor traffic offense, according to state law.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
4 June 2025
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Carlos Guillermo Alonso, 79, the alleged operator of the boat that struck the teen, has been charged with two misdemeanors for careless operation of a vessel, according to the FWC.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The actor’s work with the Coen brothers had honed his gifts for heedless confidence and rapid banter, both of which Foxy has in spades.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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The cowboy operates on his own personal code heedless of others.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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The dynamic changes from drag dialogue to an aging aristocrat-wannabe and her impetuous male ingenue.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2025
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Crisp, curly hair indicates a hasty, somewhat impetuous and rash character.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Nobody likes receiving a lazy, thoughtless apology.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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Letting a house of that size sit untouched is an act of thoughtless extravagance.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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“Regardless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regardless. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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