as in rushed
acting or done with excessive or careless speed
hurried shoppers who grab the wrong items ate a hurried meal
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as in accelerated
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
the new nurses were hurried through the orientation program because they were so desperately needed on the ward
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as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
if we hurry, we'll make the four o'clock train
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Recent Examples of hurried
Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Expect efficient service without feeling hurried.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Jamie Carter, Space.com, 8 May 2026
The state legislature hurried to pass a law giving fertility clinics legal immunity.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
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Adjective
Staying there feels like stepping back in time to a less crowded, less hurried version of Italy, where old men gather in front of the church to watch the world go by, and families with little kids enjoy a gelato on the terrace of the cafes on the main square.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Expect efficient service without feeling hurried.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Her friend hurried over, not to look up, but to look down — both of them staring at a glowing screen while, just beyond them, Crux was visible in the night sky.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 8 May 2026
The state legislature hurried to pass a law giving fertility clinics legal immunity.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurried
Adjective
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Instead, Mahan and his wealthy Silicon Valley backers talked themselves into a rushed and premature campaign that was never remotely competitive.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Many consumers increasingly want to feel more proactive and informed about their health, particularly at a time when traditional healthcare systems often feel rushed, reactive, or fragmented.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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On a sunny day in late May, a brand-new Mazda CX-5 was accelerated to about 40 mph and driven toward a stationary object with the express purpose of testing whether the vehicle would hit it.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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China’s economic imbalance worsened in May as retail sales fell at the fastest pace in years, while industrial output accelerated, new data showed.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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Bill Gates and Warren Buffett sped things up with their Giving Pledge, asking billionaire signers to give away their money during their lifetimes.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
14 June 2026
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Officials say at Alexander Avenue and Route 347 in Saint James, Smith sped through a red light, traveling about 70 mph, and crashed into Espinosa's car.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Unlike a hot take – a hasty opinion on a topic that may be poorly reasoned or articulated – rage baiting is intended to be inflammatory.—
Roger J. Kreuz,
The Conversation,
5 Dec. 2025
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Today, however, rash actions and hasty judgments might put you at odds with someone.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
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The up-tempo, run-and-gun offense made the team Hollywood stars, helped furnish The Forum with five championship banners and pushed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to the top of the all-time scoring list.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Trump first pushed for the creation of the garden in 2020 through an executive order so that it could be completed by July 4, 2026.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Pip scurried over to take a seat on my foot.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Lee, who had extended his hitting streak to 16 games the at-bat before, scurried back to first base.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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And then there may be actual fraud — unlawful acts whether premeditated or impulsive.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
7 Dec. 2025
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Interactions with the state do not have foregone conclusions—citizens still operate as individuals and make impulsive, sometimes self-sabotaging decisions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Dec. 2025
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Jordan and Jenkins sued instead and raced most of the 2025 season uncharted.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
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In last season’s Champions League quarter-finals, when eventual winners PSG raced into a two-goal lead, Villa responded with three in reply.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Hurried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurried. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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