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
Investors with the capability to perform rigorous due diligence and act with haste can acquire distressed property at a deep discount.
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Arman Harutyunyan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The administration’s war with Harvard, too, was launched in haste and (by the administration’s own account) with an ultimatum letter sent by mistake.
—The Editors, National Review, 29 Apr. 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
The original American Idol winner and cover queen is expected to resume hosting The Kelly Clarkson Show post haste, according to Deadline.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
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Arman Harutyunyan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The administration’s war with Harvard, too, was launched in haste and (by the administration’s own account) with an ultimatum letter sent by mistake.
—The Editors, National Review, 29 Apr. 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
The original American Idol winner and cover queen is expected to resume hosting The Kelly Clarkson Show post haste, according to Deadline.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haste
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In effect, platform engineering principles are all about streamlining and standardizing the development, deployment and management of applications to improve productivity, reduce operational overheads, shorten application cycle times and accelerate speed to market.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The Eight of Wands shows speed, momentum, and unexpected progress entering your life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Despite her small stature of 5ft 3in (1.61m), the full-back holds her own, harries and hustles with defensive intelligence, but progresses the ball up the pitch, too.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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Perhaps this generation will give us all permission to step away from the chaotic hustle and focus more on our health.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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On Sunday, the velocity on his four-seam fastball was down 1 mph.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Each role has been shaped by intense velocity, evolving technology, and relentless expectations.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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These scam websites, filled with phishing traps, malware and fake products, were created in the past two months, just in time for the Prime Day rush.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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In sport’s rush to innovate, digital ventures haven’t always paid off.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
5 July 2025
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All three sectors know that as the Trump administration considers further policy, and as the administration’s trade talks with China progress, things could change in a hurry.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Being an important man Tommy was always in a hurry.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Elsewhere, Barry’s expected to drop 3 to 6 inches of precipitation.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2025
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Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected mainly between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., with a chance of precipitation continuing into the evening.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
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“Haste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haste. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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