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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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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
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Though Clark may be out, the Fever still have a talented squad that can put up buckets in a hurry.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2025
The Democrats running for governor in 2026 hurried among caucus meetings, floor speeches and after-parties, telling their personal stories and talking up their bona fides for tackling some of California’s most entrenched problems, including housing affordability and the rising cost of living.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
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Noun
And in all likelihood, Daniel Johnson and Dominic Smith will be part of that club of guys who will only be remembered as excellent Immaculate Grid plays — baseball vagabonds who were scooped up in a hurry to set up camp in San Francisco for a few games or a few weeks.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Though Clark may be out, the Fever still have a talented squad that can put up buckets in a hurry.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Verb
At one point, the guide hurried her group past an object in the distance.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2025
The Democrats running for governor in 2026 hurried among caucus meetings, floor speeches and after-parties, telling their personal stories and talking up their bona fides for tackling some of California’s most entrenched problems, including housing affordability and the rising cost of living.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurry
Noun
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Rather, Lucy’s choice of John feels sneakily practical in its way—a reprieve from the hustle, the quest for materially remunerative love that only ever feels like work.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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The solution is a complete transition from hustle to alignment.—
Drew Gerber,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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More deception tactics were used, Caine said, and support aircraft pushed out in front of the main strike group at a high altitude and speed to sweep for enemy fighters and surface-to-air missile threats.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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As the usage of artificial intelligence — benign and adversarial — increases at breakneck speed, more cases of potentially harmful responses are being uncovered.—
Neha Hegde,
CNBC,
22 June 2025
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Noem stopped speaking for a brief moment during the commotion, then immediately continued.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Press became aware of West’s presence when there was a loud commotion outside the courtroom and a figure in a white-on-white denim outfit was spotted entering the public entrance at the 500 Pearl Street Courthouse.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Before the doctor could see her, she was rushed to the emergency room.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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Pablo the Newfoundland gets dried off after a bath, minutes before he's rushed to the vet.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Verb
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The rats all scurry out of an ominous rustling bush, making their own little Fast and the Furriest sequel.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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Several of the party’s candidates scurried around the Anaheim convention center, trying to curry favor with the state’s most liberal activists while also drawing contrasts with their rivals.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Noun
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By using its emergency docket to leap to the Administration’s defense, the Court acted with unseemly haste and engaged in overt cherry-picking.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
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Why did Jennifer, who’d waited years for Mr. Perfect, suddenly move with such haste?—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Only five pitchers have higher average fastball velocity, and all of them are short relievers.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Abbott looks like a regular Joe, and his average fastball velocity of 92.2 mph is in just the 19th percentile in baseball.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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As with all games, the results caused a stir, and Nic, Elan, Cierra, Chelley, Huda, and Ace were at the heart of the drama.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The season 36 finale caused quite a stir with fans, but this isn't the first time a core family member bit the dust.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
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“Hurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurry. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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