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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His White Sox teammates have mirrored the leadership, dedication, and hustle that Montgomery projects from his strong presence on the field.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Set the scene Starting with wrap-around windows in the hotel lobby that frame the outside hustle and bustle, everywhere from the lounge to the elevators and suites have a warm, art-forward, and fresh vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 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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His quest for the ultimate adrenaline rush wasn’t limited to skydiving, though.—
Matthew Kelly
Updated June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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To that point, the Rams’ pass rush was already relatively strong.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Hastiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hastiness. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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