impulsively
- a word derived from impulsive.
Example Sentences
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As far as the eye can see, it’s the grab-on-the-go, fleeting-moments-of-pleasure food that, perhaps guiltily, people impulsively crave.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
She plays Anna, a young woman who impulsively crashes at a empty Italian villa by pretending to be the owner’s fiancée.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Dr. Zamorano noted that the effect was strongest among the most devoted fans, whose self-regulatory systems temporarily failed when their team identity felt threatened -- explaining why some fans may react impulsively during high-stakes moments.
From Science Daily • Nov. 11, 2025
Nearly half of social-media users say they have impulsively bought an item they first saw on their social-media feed, according to a Capital One Shopping Research report published in May.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 10, 2025
But she managed to stand up, and Lady Constance impulsively took her right hand in both of her own.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
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