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 scurried
to proceed or move quickly
if we hurry, we'll make the four o'clock train
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Recent Examples of hurried
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Some sequences feel hurried, some satirical dialogue is a little too on the nose and a special effect around the climax lacks the polish of the production design elsewhere.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
The bride hurried to a store to find a dress.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Parker saw Moss’ maturity in his footwork — smooth rather than hurried.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Some sequences feel hurried, some satirical dialogue is a little too on the nose and a special effect around the climax lacks the polish of the production design elsewhere.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Jarda hurried over with a large beer and a vodka and set them in front of her.
—Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
The bride hurried to a store to find a dress.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurried
Adjective
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Our poor Toby, always so stressed, always so rushed.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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These alternatives can often provide a richer, less rushed experience than a whirlwind day trip to Paris.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Artificial intelligence has accelerated demand, creating an urgent need for more efficient infrastructure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, by driving down costs through scale, China has accelerated clean-tech uptake in countries from Pakistan to Brazil to Indonesia.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The eye midge may have implanted itself elsewhere and there’s no telling where those other icky creatures from Prodigy’s labs have scurried off to, but those are questions that will no doubt be answered once/if FX announces a second season.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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In the planning stages of the two-part Viking mission, which landed spacecraft on Mars in the mid-seventies, Sagan argued that the probes should include lights and cameras, in case creatures scurried past.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That multivitamin may seem like armor against a hasty, nutrient-sparse breakfast.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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Democrats have seized on the reversals as evidence that the cuts were hasty and wasteful.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Johnson said that is when another woman pushed her and Johnson fired shots at her, according to the affidavit.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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The conservative host pushed the president on whether viewers should boycott the NFL over their choice of halftime entertainer.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Oct. 2025
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Tom, Tom, the Piper’s Son (1969) followed, a nearly two-hour meditation constructed from a single clip of a silent 1905 Billy Bitzer film of the same name, variously slowed down, speeded up, and looped.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
9 Oct. 2025
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But also, our lives have sped up, and cycles of culture have sped up in their revolutions.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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An impulsive move can backfire.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Woolf said that those with the condition may also be given antidepressants to treat low mood or mood stabilizers to manage manic symptoms, which can include elevated mood, impulsive behavior and sleep difficulties.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Howden, a backup pressed into action by injuries to both starting safeties, raced 86 yards for a touchdown that punctuated a 26-14 Saints win.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Tar Heels were boat raced by TCU and UCF, losing by a combined 82-23.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Hurried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurried. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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