THRUST Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈthrəst

Definition of thrust

as in to push

to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one the cat thrust her paw under the couch, trying to reach her toy mouse

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as in to rise

to move or extend upward the butte thrusts up 300 feet from the floor of the valley

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thrust

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noun

as in heave

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Recent Examples of thrust

Verb

The upcoming Max series thrusts the fan-favorite supporting character into the center of a sprawling sci-fi adventure far removed from the traditional sitcom format that made The Big Bang Theory a television phenomenon. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 His masterpiece performance at home against the Kansas City Chiefs, which included a timely late sack of Patrick Mahomes, thrust Denver into the driver’s seat in what became a successful run to the AFC West title. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Noun

Altitude control comes from changing overall motor thrust, and its spinning nature makes the drone passively stable. — IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026 Fully stacked with its booster, the vehicle is 124 meters (about 408 feet) tall and has enough thrust to launch 100 metric tons of cargo into space. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for thrust

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The research firm added that while CXMT's technology still lags global memory leaders, domestic internet giants spearheading AI development will likely drive robust adoption of its chips as Beijing pushes for semiconductor self-sufficiency.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 July 2026
And this episode feels like the power dynamics are really pushing and grating against each other within Ormund and Daeron’s relationship.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 July 2026

Definition of push

Verb

As tensions rise with the Sacramento County Office of Education, Sacramento City Unified is pressing ahead with a new fiscal sustainability plan aimed at avoiding insolvency and preserving local control.

— Chaewon Chung July 30, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Ajanel is now a rising junior at Dalton State College pursuing a career in nursing.

— Nila Roper, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of rise

Noun

Shay’s family came from Chicago, their bodies unfamiliar with the Atlantic’s endless heave, accustomed to the gentler surf of Lake Michigan.

— Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Landing him is a long shot, a half-court heave, but what’s realistically stopping the Heat from taking it?

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026

Definition of heave

Verb

Coming off the awful travel out of Chicago from July 9 into July 10, in which the Red Sox had two plane issues and arrived just a couple hours before first pitch, Gray shoved.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Even Christmas brought misery in the form of an ICE agent dressed up as Santa, who shoved away children trying to hug him, according to the detainee declarations submitted to the court.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of shove

Verb

Temperatures and humidity begin climbing Friday before summer heat returns in full force Saturday, when highs reach around 90 degrees under a mix of sun and clouds.

— Bill Kelly, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Summer electric bills climb fastest when your air conditioner fights the sun.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of climb

Noun

The upheaval this regulation will bring is therefore imminent!

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
However, the approaching eclipse season comes with a lightning flash of inspiration, along with the usual possibility for upheaval and sudden plot twists.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Definition of upheaval

Verb

To prevent speculation that drives up land price without actual construction, the zoning benefits would be granted only on submission of building-permit applications.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Real estate has always been driven by connections between buyers and sellers.

— Heartland MLS®, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Definition of drive

Verb

On a relatively short runway, the plane roared to life and gradually ascended to about 1,000 feet.

— Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
And in all the Alpe d’Huez hype, it shouldn’t be overlooked that Evenepoel is now one of just five men to ascend the Alpe in under 38 minutes.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of ascend

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