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
In my closest friend who listens without haste.
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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
The agreements with Saudi Arabia and the UAE were brokered in haste and behind closed doors.
—Daniel Benaim, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025
The thieves dropped two pieces in their haste to get away.
—News Desk, Artforum, 20 Oct. 2025
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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
The agreements with Saudi Arabia and the UAE were brokered in haste and behind closed doors.
—Daniel Benaim, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025
The thieves dropped two pieces in their haste to get away.
—News Desk, Artforum, 20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for haste
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haste
Noun
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Guests are guaranteed to speak to at least 10 people and continue the conversations during a singles mixer after the speed dating concludes.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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However, digital save-the-dates are gaining traction for their speed, cost efficiency, and eco-friendly appeal.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Swishahouse became synonymous with innovation, hustle, and community, producing legendary mixtapes, shaping radio culture, and influencing generations of artists across hip-hop and beyond.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2026
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Dufu encouraged speed not for hustle’s sake, but for clarity’s.—
Alli Kushner,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In fact, the computer science major has worked in the high-velocity world of consulting since 2006.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Impressively, the researchers found that minute, transient voltage fluctuations in these segments encode precise velocity data.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The ‘combination’ fix for the Panthers’ pass rush Morgan hasn’t been shy about criticizing his team’s lack of pass rushing production in 2025 since the Panthers’ brief playoff run concluded earlier this month.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Los Angeles County Republican Party, however, cautioned against a rush to judgment in what is certain to be another highly volatile case.—
Madeline Armstrong,
Daily News,
25 Jan. 2026
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But that changed in hurry as Evans, who played high school basketball just north of Charlotte, began to heat up with four 3-pointers helping the Blue Devils open a 26-17 lead.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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But with potential coaching candidates like Mike Tomlin and Sean McDermott joining the coaching carousel in 2027, the pressure is on Glenn and the Jets to get their defense and team turned around in a hurry.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some people went for a jog, others brought out their pets for a taste of the frozen precipitation blanketing the Charlotte region on Saturday.—
Emily Broyles,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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Where temperatures are lowest and wintry precipitation is likely, the National Weather Service has issued numerous cold and winter weather alerts across the Southeastern United States.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Haste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haste. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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