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
Due to the haste, my pants garner a ricochet stain or two.
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Matt Moore, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Its abandonment, with powder canisters spilling across the rock, suggested that its owner left in haste.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
In my closest friend who listens without haste.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Hundreds of residents and tourists ran away from the gunfire, many throwing off their shoes in their haste to escape.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
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Matt Moore, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Its abandonment, with powder canisters spilling across the rock, suggested that its owner left in haste.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
In my closest friend who listens without haste.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Hundreds of residents and tourists ran away from the gunfire, many throwing off their shoes in their haste to escape.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for haste
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haste
Noun
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In early November, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died by suicide after police pursued him in a chase involving speeds of more than 145 mph.—
Mike Wilson,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Borrowed from the brand’s Reference Jubilee model, the DC AiR motor and flat belt work in concert with Clearaudio’s Tacho-Speed-Control (TSC) system, which continuously monitors rotational speed and adjusts for subtle variables such as stylus drag, belt fluctuations, and even temperature shifts.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2026
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Perched at about 6,200 feet, away from the hustle and bustle of the village, Restaurant La Marlénaz offers breathtaking views of the mountains and the ski resort.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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His heart and hustle led the Bengals to one of the biggest wins in program history Tuesday night.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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After averaging 1 mph less on his fastball during an up-and-down 2025 season compared to his stellar rookie campaign, the velocity flashing on the scoreboard at Sloan Park was notable during Imanaga’s first Cactus League start of the spring.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The right-hander pushed himself to transform his game, working with a trainer to improve his mechanics and eventually increasing his fastball velocity by 8-10 mph.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Get an adrenaline rush with an ATV ride through the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, located just over the Colorado–California border near Yuma.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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In the rush to develop new EVs, some automakers have faced battery defects.—
Marie Mannes,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Andrea gets up and hurries across the street, catching the doctor at the clinic entrance.—
Rodrigo Hasbún,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Vrabel and Josh McDaniels weren’t in a hurry to give him a starting spot as a slot receiver.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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And, over the last few weeks, several meters of fresh snow have fallen across Europe, part of a weather pattern driven by an unusual southerly jet stream that has dumped huge amounts of precipitation across the continent, causing flooding in lower altitude areas.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The majority of precipitation has ended for the valley.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 20,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Haste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haste. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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