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
As with any case of the Heat working on a Butler offseason deal (either with an opt in or opt out), timing will be a factor, with a lack of haste potentially limiting Heat follow-up offseason moves.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
The previous methods of selling had to change post haste.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 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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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
The previous methods of selling had to change post haste.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 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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Exposition — and there’s a lot of it — is delivered with blink-and-you’ll-miss-it speed.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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Despite scoring only nine times herself, that speed has stretched opposition back-line and given Lyon other players the space to score over 100 goals this season.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Every Met asked about Lindor’s three-run shot made sure to mention Tyrone Taylor’s hustle down the line one batter earlier, to prevent an inning-ending double play.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Yellow Taxi Fellow New Yorkers know how magical the city can be in the summertime, and what better way to evoke the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple than with the iconic taxi cab yellow.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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The line drive had a 109.1 mph exit velocity off the bat.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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The 15 mph winds to straightaway center, with gusts up to 34 mph, might have helped, but still, Story crushed his first three-run homer of the game 427 feet to center with an exit velocity of 105 mph.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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One was a ‘mad rush’ of top eligible players, other scenarios had the rebuilding teams [the four rising teams] as being less aggressive.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, that must've been on the back of an adrenaline rush, because after being listed as doubtful on the initial injury report, Tatum has been ruled out for Game 2 on Thursday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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But that money ran out in a hurry, state records show, with the majority of it, 67%, going to ranchers whose wolves were killed by the Whaleback pack.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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In a hurry, Mr. Trump is now considering firing Mr. Powell.—
Laurent Belsie,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 Apr. 2025
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However, other states anticipate more rain: Southern Alaska, Hawaii, southern Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and New England will be lucky enough to at least cool off in some precipitation alongside the record-breaking temperatures.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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The sudden drop in precipitation could bring elevated fire danger, according to a NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Haste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haste. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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