1
as in speed
a high rate of movement or performance
made haste to get there on time
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2
as in hustle
excited and often showy or disorderly speed
haste makes waste in her haste, she forgot her keys
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Recent Examples of haste
The theft echoes another heist in the Netherlands last November—this one botched—in which criminals blew off the doors of Oisterwijk’s MPV Gallery, making off with two Andy Warhol prints and leaving two more behind, damaged, in their haste.
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News Desk, Artforum, 28 Jan. 2025
As with any case of the Heat working on a Butler offseason deal (either with an opt in or opt out), timing will be a factor, with a lack of haste potentially limiting Heat follow-up offseason moves.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
The previous methods of selling had to change post haste.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
The girl’s breath smelled of sleep, just slightly stale—no time for mouthwash, toothpaste, in her haste to see him.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
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News Desk, Artforum, 28 Jan. 2025
As with any case of the Heat working on a Butler offseason deal (either with an opt in or opt out), timing will be a factor, with a lack of haste potentially limiting Heat follow-up offseason moves.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
The previous methods of selling had to change post haste.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
The girl’s breath smelled of sleep, just slightly stale—no time for mouthwash, toothpaste, in her haste to see him.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haste
Noun
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While Golden is just 5-foot-11, 191 pounds, speed certainly kills.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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These meteors are specifically known for their speed, and Eta Aquariid meteors can travel about 40.7 miles (65.4 kilometers) per second into Earth's atmosphere, leaving trails behind them which observers can view for several seconds to minutes.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
3 May 2025
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Houston’s season has been marked by an unglamorous but unshakable hustle, and this group is ahead of schedule in terms of both winning games and developing identity.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Now a co-host on The Breakfast Club and a rising star on the stand-up circuit, Jess represents the new hustle—building a comedy empire through social platforms.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Dodgers deal did not include the option to refuse a minor-league assignment; the 26-year-old was sent down to the minors shortly before Opening Day as the Dodgers took him through a complete swing overhaul to adjust to the advanced velocities stateside.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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None of Arizona’s three hits against Stanek on Wednesday had an exit velocity above 85.3 mph.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Lawyers are busy, in a rush and any time spent learning new technologies is time away from billable hours.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Jarvis brings puck-moving ability to the Canes’ attack, which adds more rush offense to a team that thrives off the forecheck.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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And given how hitters react to seeing meatballs, those extra ones add up in a hurry.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Andor finds his body, but the three of them have to leave in a hurry.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, other states anticipate more rain: Southern Alaska, Hawaii, southern Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and New England will be lucky enough to at least cool off in some precipitation alongside the record-breaking temperatures.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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The sudden drop in precipitation could bring elevated fire danger, according to a NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Haste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haste. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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