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
Now, each one of them will look to make haste in their respective chase for a state championship.
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Joplin doctors are already seeing serious infections from wounds that were patched in haste out of dire need.
—Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Many of the gravestones in this makeshift cemetery have no full names, only the fighter's nom de guerre, because they were buried in the haste of war.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 17 May 2026
Now entering a new phase of growth, the business is expanding with intention, not haste.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for haste
Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Joplin doctors are already seeing serious infections from wounds that were patched in haste out of dire need.
—Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Many of the gravestones in this makeshift cemetery have no full names, only the fighter's nom de guerre, because they were buried in the haste of war.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 17 May 2026
Now entering a new phase of growth, the business is expanding with intention, not haste.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for haste
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haste
Noun
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His nagging hamstring strain prevents him pretty much only from running full speed, but that was enough to land him on the 10-day IL.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Authorities said a trooper was patrolling northbound when a Honda Civic passed the patrol vehicle at speeds exceeding 90 mph.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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His White Sox teammates have mirrored the leadership, dedication, and hustle that Montgomery projects from his strong presence on the field.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Set the scene Starting with wrap-around windows in the hotel lobby that frame the outside hustle and bustle, everywhere from the lounge to the elevators and suites have a warm, art-forward, and fresh vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Cabrera’s velocity cratered in the fifth, especially on his changeup, which lost 3 mph from the first inning.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Lane is throwing his fastball in the low 90s, with upside to add velocity as the summer goes along, with a put-away slider.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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His quest for the ultimate adrenaline rush wasn’t limited to skydiving, though.—
Matthew Kelly
Updated June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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To that point, the Rams’ pass rush was already relatively strong.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Belowdecks, a forward bedroom, twin beds aft, a galley, and a full head encourage weekend roaming, while triple Volvo Penta D6 IPS diesels deliver the speed—38 knots top, 28 knots cruise—to get home in a hurry.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Healthy in a hurry is possible with this 20-minute lettuce wrap recipe.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Besides, just as the cruelty is the point of everything this administration does so, too, is the hastiness.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That precipitation varies, however.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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The chance of precipitation for Sunday is 60% as of the NWS’s Saturday forecast.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Haste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haste. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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