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as in hustle
excited and often showy or disorderly speed
after all her hurry to get her report done on time, Elizabeth learned that it wasn't due till the following week
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2
as in speed
a high rate of movement or performance
a person who does everything in a hurry
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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
in all the hurry of the modern world, people tend to forget what's really important
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as in to rush
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 to scurry
to proceed or move quickly
if we hurry, we'll make the four o'clock train
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Recent Examples of hurry
Benjamin Nathans
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
The Bears are currently tied for the fourth-fewest sacks in the NFL (three), and no player has more than three pressures or two hurries, according to Pro Football Focus.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2025
Jarda hurried over with a large beer and a vodka and set them in front of her.
—Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
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Noun
But few of his fellow citizens were in a hurry to follow him.
—Benjamin Nathans
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
The Bears are currently tied for the fourth-fewest sacks in the NFL (three), and no player has more than three pressures or two hurries, according to Pro Football Focus.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
Any and all Labubu collectors should hurry to pre-order this advent calendar from Etsy for $55.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2025
Jarda hurried over with a large beer and a vodka and set them in front of her.
—Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurry
Noun
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The hub-and-spoke model This is the sweet spot for the traveler who wants to see as much as possible but can’t commit to the team-following hustle.—
Meredith Heil Bock,
AFAR Media,
25 Sep. 2025
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Smith’s energy was reflective of Las Vegas’ overall hustle.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many have expressed concerns about the ability of America's power grid to keep up with the challenge of charging more electric vehicles and higher charging speeds on a regular basis.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Wind speeds on Mars are high enough to blow fleets of large spherical rovers that resemble tumbleweed across the Red Planet's surface, according to new wind-tunnel tests of small prototypes conducted by an international consortium of young scientists.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s a huge commotion around us.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The K-pop contingent caused a commotion, with Blackpink’s Lisa snapping pics with Stray Kids’ Felix.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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White has the Bucs' only rushing touchdown this season.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Normally, that kind of rushed means my base slips within a couple of hours—but Magic Hour came through again.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Normally, the hours and days before the prospect of a shutdown on Capitol Hill are filled with scenes of lawmakers and aides scurrying about to negotiate possible settlements.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
30 Sep. 2025
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After scurrying through passengers, the scared kitten ended up in the arms of New York native Betsaida Mercado, who picked up the feline and took her home.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Though meetings between military brass and civilian leaders are nothing new, this gathering had fueled intense speculation about its purpose given the haste with which it was called and the mystery surrounding it.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Trump spoke briefly to reporters about the post on Saturday, stating that it was not meant to critique Bondi, but to urge his Attorney General to move with haste in prosecuting his political opponents.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 Sep. 2025
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For months, Sasaki tried to find his velocity while getting a feel for his new organization.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Astronomers identified its extrasolar origin due to its unusual trajectory, which doesn't follow a closed orbit around the sun, and velocity of around 130,000 mph (219,000 km/h).—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Along with each political plot twist in the paddock, technological advancements cause quite a stir.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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That calmness, however, was soon overtaken by the kitchen, with the hiss of the pans, stir of the pots and sharp calls exchanged between cooks quickly filling the air, along with the sounds of an upbeat Peruvian song playing in the background.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Hurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurry. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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