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
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
There are similarities with Erik ten Hag’s first campaign, which started with two defeats and prompted the hurried signings of Casemiro and Antony for more than £150m in the summer of 2022.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
While thousands of people on campus hurried to shelter in place, police were scanning through hundreds of security camera feeds in search of the gunman.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
As of late, Macron has taken a leading role in Europe's push to keep Trump from legitimizing Putin and rewarding the Russian invasion with a hurried deal to end the Ukraine war.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
There are similarities with Erik ten Hag’s first campaign, which started with two defeats and prompted the hurried signings of Casemiro and Antony for more than £150m in the summer of 2022.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Hurricanes’ offensive line also protected Beck, who was only sacked once and hurried once and had plenty of time to throw most of the night.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
While thousands of people on campus hurried to shelter in place, police were scanning through hundreds of security camera feeds in search of the gunman.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurried
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In her post, the 27-year-old shares how a rushed layover and a tight schedule turned a simple flight connection into an emotional ordeal.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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However, concerns have been raised by industry stakeholders about a rushed and opaque consultation process, with some fearing prior targets will be watered down.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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Additionally, 12 percent of firms reported project delays or cancellations due to tariffs, while 36 percent have raised prices, and 40 percent have accelerated purchases in anticipation of new tariffs.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Hayes was identified as the person driving a SUV in the 5800 block of South Princeton Avenue, and accelerated striking an officer.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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In the tall-grass prairies that once spread out across pre-settlement Indiana, tiny ground squirrels scurried through the wildflowers, grasses and shrubs.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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Brett Ryan, aided by Robbie Carter’s young daughter, scurried to place markers at the sites of the longest throws, before chucking the corpses back to the starting line.—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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These works are what happens when excess sentiment meets shallow conception and hasty commissioning.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
30 Aug. 2025
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As the announcer remarks upon how the normally meticulous and unflappable Haines is playing with an uncommon aggression, Hitchcock’s urgent camerawork and rapid cuts show Guy, pressed for time and needing to make a hasty exit, playing at a pace that would give Rafael Nadal an aneurysm.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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McBee, who is facing up to 30 years in prison, was originally given a sentencing date in March before being pushed to June and then September.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Schiffer said Meghan had been too risk averse in the first two seasons, but could try to pitch a slightly different concept for a third season that pushed the boundaries far more.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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On a recent August morning, several unmarked SUVs with tinted windows sped to the curb outside a Home Depot in the Van Nuys area of Los Angeles.—
Elliot Spagat,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Halsey was the one who turned the key in the ignition and sped off.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As a consumer advocate, too many of my readers' cases begin with a cocktail – especially the ones involving an impulsive timeshare purchase.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Acting swiftly is essential but avoid impulsive decisions.—
Raymond Umerley,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Having only raced four times in her career, this Brad Cox trainee strutted her stuff on August 28 in an allowance race on opening day at this Franklin, Kentucky track.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The tone was set on the opening play from scrimmage when defensive back John Nestor picked off a pass and raced 29 yards down the Northwestern State sideline for a touchdown that put the Gophers on top 7-0.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Hurried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurried. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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