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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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2
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
Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
He's also logged 25 pressures, 15 hurries, and six QB hits, according to Pro Football Focus.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
But with victory comes hustle as stores hurried to fill the demand of playoff gear.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Gia Hinman had three hurries and three pass deflections for the Eagles, two of which came on fourth downs.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
He's also logged 25 pressures, 15 hurries, and six QB hits, according to Pro Football Focus.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Charlotte, which has rarely utilized tempo this season, hurried to the line, and Loftis fired a ball between two wideouts, both running curls.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
But with victory comes hustle as stores hurried to fill the demand of playoff gear.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurry
Noun
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González earned 23 minutes with his hustle.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Less than a decade later, his hustle had paid off.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are also several large time skips as the play picks up speed and focuses less on the group in favor of exploring Lizzie’s mother and their family in its second act.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Catastrophic Hurricane Melissa made landfall along the southwestern coast of Jamaica on Tuesday with dangerous wind speeds of 185 mph and life-threatening storm surge, preparing to leave a wake of destruction across the island before focusing its ferocity on southeastern Cuba.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Actual Vancouverites barely stood by to watch the commotion.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
23 Oct. 2025
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On the other side, there was just as much commotion, but these conversations were almost hysterical — and far uglier.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Willmore has opened up about his status as HIV-positive, and he's documented his experience rushing a fraternity as an openly gay college student.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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However, companies that rush to discipline employees in such cases risk missing the bigger issue.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Brown rats are, in fact, the very same rats that scurry around New York City subway stations and drive tiny cars.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
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The pair then broke into two high-security display cases, snatched various pieces of crown jewels on display, and scurried back down the ladder and escaped.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The thieves dropped two pieces in their haste to get away.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
20 Oct. 2025
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Though meetings between military brass and civilian leaders are nothing new, this gathering had fueled intense speculation about its purpose given the haste with which it was called and the mystery surrounding it.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As winds move between the Moquith and Moccasin mountains, the velocity increases and carries the sand grains from the sandstone.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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Pitch velocities have sped up by nearly 6% percent since 2002, one analysis found.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lily Allen‘s new album West End Girl is causing a stir online.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
28 Oct. 2025
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Cake mix cookies are a busy baker's dream—just stir, scoop, bake, and enjoy!—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Hurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurry. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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