as in hustle
excited and often showy or disorderly speed
several council members objected to the hastiness with which the proposal was brought to a vote
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Recent Examples of hastiness
Besides, just as the cruelty is the point of everything this administration does so, too, is the hastiness.
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hastiness
Noun
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Publishing a book or launching a video series requires no fancy credentials, no formal training, nothing at all really besides some hustle and a decent internet connection.—
Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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That hustle ethic naturally aligned with e-commerce, democratizing brand-building and fueling a surge of direct-to-consumer (DTC) businesses.—
Holly Eve,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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There is something quietly reassuring in the sight of an industry not known for glamour, or for haste, declining to be rushed.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The person who conducted the overpainting probably did it with great haste, as a monument, which was destroyed right after the end of the war, is still visible.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
Noun
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State transportation officials also say commuters could save several minutes during rush-hour trips once the project is complete.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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For some, a weekend camping trip doesn’t offer the same rush as whitewater rafting or zip-lining through a jungle.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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“Hastiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hastiness. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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