1
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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2
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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as in heave
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Recent Examples of thrust
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
But the fires destroyed thousands of homes, suddenly thrusting many people into the rental market.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Sam Sweeney, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2025
Any time he is injured, Bayern’s entire left-side needs to be rewired and loses much of its thrust.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Five years ago, when the world was thrust into the devastation of the pandemic, the composer Michael Hersch embarked on what would become a twenty-nine-piece song cycle.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
But the fires destroyed thousands of homes, suddenly thrusting many people into the rental market.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
The first officer, who was flying the plane, pulled back the thrust levers to decrease engine thrust.
—Sam Sweeney, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2025
Any time he is injured, Bayern’s entire left-side needs to be rewired and loses much of its thrust.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrust
Verb
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The upcoming show will explore the story of Black dandyism as a sartorial declaration and a tool for pushing (and examining) social and political change, both historically and in contemporary society.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Justice Department is pushing for several changes, Dahlquist said on Monday during the trial.—
Patrick Maguire,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Iconic sportswear and footwear giant Adidas said Tuesday that the price of all its products will rise in the U.S. due to President Donald Trump's tariffs.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The prices of these cheaper gadgets are expected to rise considerably.—
Boone Ashworth,
Wired News,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Curry swished in a magical heave at the end of the first half from beyond halfcourt, igniting a 40-14 run that swung the game.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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A number of sectors within Hollywood, notably visual effects and animation, heave become heavily reliant on Nvidia’s products and services, as are a number of tech frenemies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and Tesla.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Ekblad skated in on him at the boards and delivered a hit with his right forearm that made contact with Hagel’s head and shoved Hagel down in the process.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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Because the Magic are scraping and scrapping, grabbing and clutching, shoving and bumping.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That might sound dramatic, but when your body is under attack all the time, even small tasks — taking a shower, cooking dinner, going to the gym — becomes like climbing a mountain.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Full sun Soil Type: Moist, well-draining, rich Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.0) USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9 A great diversity of climbing roses is available with varieties to suit any garden style.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fiscal upheaval One bright spot could emerge on the horizon.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Bracing for impact Meanwhile, expectations of a hit to the global economy from Trump’s tariffs have helped drive energy prices lower since April 2, as traders predict less demand for fuels.—
Olesya Dmitracova,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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From the stage is where Chen primarily drives the story of Bad Boy.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
Verb
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How better to ascend to the frieze than to declare themselves the neutral defenders of art for art’s sake?—
S. C. Cornell,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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Born to Die Bolts More Than 60 Spaces Born to Die also manages to ascend by more than 60 spaces on both the Official Albums Sales (No. 37) and the Official Physical Albums charts (No. 35).—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Thrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrust. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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