hie

verb

ˈhī How to pronounce hie (audio)
Definition of hienext
as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly we had best hie home before the snow gets worse

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Recent Examples of hie Such shows—in major museums in major cities—are perfect for the summer, when much of the art world has hied off to beaches and country houses, but when regular-folk tourists arrive in droves. — Peter Plagens, WSJ, 8 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hie
  1. speed
  2. race
  3. fly
  4. trot
  5. scurry
  6. rush
  7. hurry
  8. travel
Verb
  • Printing speeds up production The researchers also used additive manufacturing to simplify the production of the components.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • This is a great example of our guards getting sped up to get downhill.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of speed
Verb
  • The Trojans raced to a 25-4 lead, including 18 in a row, to open the game.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • McAuley then raced out to a 10-2 lead in the third game, but the Trojans rallied to take a 20-19 advantage.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of race
Verb
  • Can returning troops still fly military standby if in uniform?
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Its flying-wing configuration, composite material, and radar-absorbing coatings help reduce its radar signature.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of fly
Verb
  • The Chiefs led by three points with three minutes to play, when Reid trotted Harrison Butker out for a 54-yard field goal try.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Quickley countered by trotting upcourt and sinking another 3 over the rookie.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of trot
Verb
  • There, a male peacock may strut past in full display, while groups of Patagonian maras—large, rabbit-like rodents native to Argentina—scurry along the trails.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Hundreds of workers will be scurrying around the downtown arena each day, ensuring the marathon run of events unfolds smoothly.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of scurry
Verb
  • Kansas defensive end Leroy Harris III’s assignment was to rush the passer on the most pivotal play of the Jayhawks’ 33-32 loss to UCF on Saturday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Riley rushed for 192 yards and two touchdowns, added 88 receiving yards and a receiving TD, and returned a kickoff 20 yards — good for 300 all-purpose yards and three total scores.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of rush
Verb
  • The ancient Celtic poem advising not to hurry through grief continues to bring comfort.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The patterns on their upturned rubber soles hurried the moment forward, time-travelling up to now.
    — Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of hurry
Verb
  • Its role in optical interconnects complements electronic processing by improving how data travels between components and systems.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The remarkably smooth ride up to the top travels 500 feet high in 60 seconds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of travel

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“Hie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hie. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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