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
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.
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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
In his haste to get to grandma's front door, Wally's hat slipped over his eyes, completely covering his face, leading Julia to try and fix it before her mom opened the door.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Moreover, since time is of the essence, the ultimate valuation prepared in haste may be lacking.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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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
In his haste to get to grandma's front door, Wally's hat slipped over his eyes, completely covering his face, leading Julia to try and fix it before her mom opened the door.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Moreover, since time is of the essence, the ultimate valuation prepared in haste may be lacking.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haste
Noun
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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And the Canon Color imageClass MF753Cdw printer cuts through busy days with fast speeds, customizable controls, and easy Wi-Fi setup, now $168 off for a powerhouse office upgrade.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The hustle and bustle of traffic and pedestrians leaks into its auditorium, and rain drips down through the collapsing roof to the seats below.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Wanda will be newly married to Leon and chasing a whole new hustle while still dealing with the streets and all that comes with it.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The velocity and pace were incredible.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Depth and velocity of the water are not always obvious; the ground or road may suddenly wash away and hidden dangers may exist; do not attempt to evacuate through floodwaters.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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Defensive end starter Charlie Collins and backup Phillip Lee led the front-line defensive group with two tackles each, though Lee had a team-high three quarterback hurries.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, Beaman played in three games and made two tackles and forced one QB hurry.—
Matthew Ho,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The color display can also be influenced by precipitation; excessive rainfall and severe drought are bad for foliage.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The obvious ones are for temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Haste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haste. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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