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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
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Healthy in a hurry is possible with this 20-minute lettuce wrap recipe.
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Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
If someone hurries you, slow the exchange and name what feels good in your body, like sitting down before deciding on plans.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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Noun
Belowdecks, a forward bedroom, twin beds aft, a galley, and a full head encourage weekend roaming, while triple Volvo Penta D6 IPS diesels deliver the speed—38 knots top, 28 knots cruise—to get home in a hurry.
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Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Healthy in a hurry is possible with this 20-minute lettuce wrap recipe.
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Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Verb
But hurry, this pair is selling out quickly in several colors.
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Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
If someone hurries you, slow the exchange and name what feels good in your body, like sitting down before deciding on plans.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurry
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The 6-foot-11 Condon rebounds relentlessly, protects the rim, delivers uncanny passes and makes winning plays, none bigger than his hustle to secure Florida’s comeback victory against Houston in the 2025 national championship game.
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Despite the desert views, Santa Fe’s plaza—with the hustle and bustle of its restaurants, as well as Indigenous artists selling their wares—is only two miles away, for the best of both worlds.
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This time, the study included a vocabulary of over 1,000 words and achieved a median speed of 78 words per minute.
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Weah acknowledged Mbappe’s speed and performance after his brace helped France to a 2-1 win.
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Then about a week later, the son responded to a commotion outside their home and found Spencer hitting his mother in the head with a brick, according to officials.
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Seeing the commotion, Louis and Paul came galloping back.
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After Sunday’s draw, coach Amir Ghalenoei said the team had to rush to the airport since it was ordered to be back in Mexico before the streetlights came on.
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Friends said he had been rushed to the hospital on June 12, where doctors discovered a serious undiagnosed heart condition.
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Before the show launches its sixth season later this year, Hoffman unpacked a scene in the season five opener that sets up the surprising mystery the podcasters scurry to solve.
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But be sure to avoid handling things such as gasoline, sunscreen, tobacco, and insect repellent, which will send them scurrying away from even the most tantalizing baits.
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Payment only upon completion can lead to haste, which can generate confusion and mistakes.
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There is something quietly reassuring in the sight of an industry not known for glamour, or for haste, declining to be rushed.
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Just 10 years ago, the average fastball velocity across the league was 93 mph.
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Budget allocation affects inventory velocity, which feeds back into margin.
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The cover girl, who is drawn on the box, has created a stir.
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Rag and Bone’s Miramar line has caused a stir among celebrities and editors alike since its debut a few years ago.
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“Hurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurry. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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