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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
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
Orders arrive in as little as an hour, which is a huge perk for those who do their grocery shopping online — or anyone who simply needs an item in a hurry.
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Sarah Hostetler,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
24 June 2026
Best-selling sneakers from Nike and Asics are also marked down today—but hurry, popular sizes often sell out quickly.
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Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
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Noun
His hushed, ragged whisper feels suitably weathered, fitting a collection of songs that never are in a hurry.
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Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
Orders arrive in as little as an hour, which is a huge perk for those who do their grocery shopping online — or anyone who simply needs an item in a hurry.
—
Sarah Hostetler,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Verb
But hurry—some of our favorites are already selling out!
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
24 June 2026
Best-selling sneakers from Nike and Asics are also marked down today—but hurry, popular sizes often sell out quickly.
—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hurry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurry
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The 6-foot-11 Condon rebounds relentlessly, protects the rim, delivers uncanny passes and makes winning plays, none bigger than his hustle to secure Florida’s comeback victory against Houston in the 2025 national championship game.
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Despite the desert views, Santa Fe’s plaza—with the hustle and bustle of its restaurants, as well as Indigenous artists selling their wares—is only two miles away, for the best of both worlds.
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Making his 60th major-league appearance as an outfielder, Brice Matthews made a wonderful read on Vierling’s 328-foot fly ball, used his 82nd-percentile sprint speed to get into the gap and made a sliding catch to preserve Houston’s chance at a fifth consecutive series victory.
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
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Then about a week later, the son responded to a commotion outside their home and found Spencer hitting his mother in the head with a brick, according to officials.
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Seeing the commotion, Louis and Paul came galloping back.
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Do not rush to defend yourself if someone misunderstands your tone.
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Supporters — many of them wearing Colombia’s yellow and red colors — rushed the gates at the home stadium of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, leaving fans terrified and bloodied as security struggled to contain the rush.
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Meanwhile, in King’s Landing, Alicent scurries the great halls, desperate to shore up support for her plan to hand Rhaenyra the Red Keep.
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This lakeside meal tops things off with ice cream sandwiches, a classic dessert for scurrying around the dock, deck, and everywhere in between.
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But like Colletti before him, with Walter having purchased the majority stake in the Lakers, Pelinka is going to have to crash the hourglass and build a winner with haste.
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Payment only upon completion can lead to haste, which can generate confusion and mistakes.
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Your sentences have great velocity.
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The asteroid could, for example, be a contact binary, according to Michel, in which two separate bodies came together at low velocities.
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The cover girl, who is drawn on the box, has created a stir.
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Rag and Bone’s Miramar line has caused a stir among celebrities and editors alike since its debut a few years ago.
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“Hurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurry. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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