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as in hustle
excited and often showy or disorderly speed
after all her hurry to get her report done on time, Elizabeth learned that it wasn't due till the following week
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as in speed
a high rate of movement or performance
a person who does everything in a hurry
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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
in all the hurry of the modern world, people tend to forget what's really important
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as in to rush
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
the new nurses were hurried through the orientation program because they were so desperately needed on the ward
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as in to scurry
to proceed or move quickly
if we hurry, we'll make the four o'clock train
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Recent Examples of hurry
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
But the Sox aren’t in a hurry to rush either one, as the Pittsburgh Pirates did with ace Paul Skenes, who threw 34 total innings in 12 minor-league starts.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Lorena Galliot, Scientific American, 12 Feb. 2025
So putting him in passing situations and hurrying his decision-making process could provide the Chiefs an edge.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
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Noun
With inventory and months of supply up, prospective buyers have more options to choose from and are in less of a hurry.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
But the Sox aren’t in a hurry to rush either one, as the Pittsburgh Pirates did with ace Paul Skenes, who threw 34 total innings in 12 minor-league starts.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
Marthe hurried down, and these two stern-looking men tell her and the conference organizers that they were court-mandated to record Marthe's speech.
—Lorena Galliot, Scientific American, 12 Feb. 2025
So putting him in passing situations and hurrying his decision-making process could provide the Chiefs an edge.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurry
Noun
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These are some signs that you’re trapped in a cycle of too much hustle and stress.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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From a clever fox to a roaring deer, the images honored in this year’s British Wildlife Photography Awards contest capture the beauty in the natural world—even amid the hustle and bustle of city streets.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Mar. 2025
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Only one American has won three golds at one Winter Olympics — fellow Wisconsin speed skater Eric Heiden.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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And hurricane-force gusts can roar across the base at speeds of up to 125 mph.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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Spears' teen pregnancy immediately caused commotion among her family and her team.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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On a match day, the keenest supporters would gravitate to the main entrance halfway along, just after the dressing room windows where Ian Wright occasionally peered out and caused a commotion.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Williams, a three-year veteran who has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of the last two seasons, is eligible for an extension.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Bailey was rushed in an ambulance to St. Vincent’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 6:21 a.m.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2025
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Just before the tornado touched down, 445 graduates of Joplin High School had just completed their graduation ceremony and had to scurry to find cover.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Getty Images While the TikTok ban has lawmakers scurrying and chatter about Chinese influence over U.S. tech at a fever pitch, another danger is lurking.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Such a major change to the state’s tax structure should never be done in haste in the Capitol’s hothouse atmosphere.—
Steve Bousquet,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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Their combination of massive population and density renders a haste to make something from this waste.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
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Throughout the past decade, pitchers have turned their focus to training techniques that increase their average velocity and the over-all movement of the ball—even at the expense of throwing strikes.—
Lindsey Adler,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2025
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The new one also has more velocity, moving in the high 70s, about 10 mph faster than his old one.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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The news, which surfaced late last week when letters to these vendors from Chief Procurement Officer Sharla Roberts were shared with the media, caused an immediate stir and prompted some aldermen to publicly advise contractors not to comply with the request.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Fans of this show based on a treatment by the legendary Bruce Lee caused enough of a stir that it was eventually renewed for Max exclusively, airing a third season on the streaming service.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Hurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurry. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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