haste

Synonym Chooser

How does the noun haste contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of haste are dispatch, expedition, hurry, and speed. While all these words mean "quickness in movement or action," haste applies to personal action and implies urgency and precipitancy and often rashness.

marry in haste

How are the words expedition and dispatch related as synonyms of haste?

Expedition and dispatch both imply speed and efficiency in handling affairs but expedition stresses ease or efficiency of performance and dispatch stresses promptness in concluding matters.

the case came to trial with expedition
paid bills with dispatch

When could hurry be used to replace haste?

The words hurry and haste are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, hurry often has a strong suggestion of agitated bustle or confusion.

in the hurry of departure she forgot her toothbrush

When can speed be used instead of haste?

The words speed and haste can be used in similar contexts, but speed suggests swift efficiency in movement or action.

exercises to increase your reading speed

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of haste As a stunned Lichaj initially stumbled to the ground in the penalty area, in his haste to celebrate, Forest’s then caretaker manager Gary Brazil was captured by the television cameras simply giggling to himself in disbelief. Max Mathews, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025 Back to Middle-earth, post haste! Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 18 Aug. 2025 If a local government or other third party fails to act with due haste, the rail authority can issue its own approvals so construction can begin. Tad Weber, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025 Only one shot was fired, and the gun was flung, in haste, out a window and onto the roof of a passing taxi—details that seem to rule out any elaborate plot. Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for haste
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haste
Noun
  • Both Nomad bikes are perfectly capable analog bikes in their own right, a rare attribute in a market obsessed with offering ever more speed and range.
    William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • As that suggests, a key element of the new fund is speed [and capitalizing on an opportunity.
    Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • What’s certain is that his bootleg hustle ended with prison time.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
  • One hustle play in each of the Gophers’ first two games will be added to the reel.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Thursday’s rehab appearance with Triple-A Iowa went well enough (2 1/3 innings/38 pitches), and the club has also seen an uptick in velocity.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
  • In a post on X on Tuesday, Berardelli said the wind shear—meaning a rapid change in wind velocity or direction—was a reason why the Atlantic should remain quiet for the next 10 days.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Collaborating with Pearson Sound made this track exciting too because listening to his music has always been a serotonin rush.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Woven from a rush straw cattail blend, these two round floor cushions will fulfill any, and all, desires to incorporate more natural materials into your design.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Someone in a hurry could skim the key points, while others could dive into detailed FAQs and links to studies.
    Kristine Johnson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to his pass coverage, which includes a pair of pass breakups, Scott also has three tackles for loss and a quarterback hurry.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Soil moisture also plays a huge role, with the MSU Forestry Extension adding that ample precipitation is required for the most robust displays of color.
    Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The western United States is running drier than average during a 30-year drought, which can create a feedback loop of higher temperatures and lower precipitation.
    Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Haste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haste. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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