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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
Miami Herald, 20 July 2025
Downtown work hubs, including Cincinnati's, emptied in a hurry.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Sofi Zeman
july 17, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
But hurry—Amazon Prime Day officially ends tonight, July 11 at 11:59 p.m.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Robinson, the Dolphins’ 2024 first-round pick, blossomed as a pass rushing force in the second half of his rookie season, contributing six sacks and 42 quarterback hurries in 2024.
—Miami Herald, 20 July 2025
Downtown work hubs, including Cincinnati's, emptied in a hurry.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Verb
Pledger hurried back to their home near Metropolitan Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas.
—Sofi Zeman
july 17, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
But hurry—Amazon Prime Day officially ends tonight, July 11 at 11:59 p.m.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurry
Noun
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After weeks of hustle under Mars in Virgo, Mars (the planet of action) shifts into Libra on August 6th, activating your health and wellness sector for the next six weeks.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
3 Aug. 2025
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These nearby towns outside of Istanbul offer the same infamous Turkish hospitality without the hustle and bustle of the megacity.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Some schools are innovating at speed, but whether the majority are ready to do that remains to be seen.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But Edwards also thinks that the record’s longevity boils down to his unique combination of speed and lightness down the runway, reminiscent of a stone skipping gracefully across a pond.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Kernodle put up a fight, and the commotion got the attention of surviving roommate Dylan Mortensen.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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There were two other roommates in the home at the time of the killings that both survived and reported seeing the suspect and hearing commotion that night.—
Gabe Whisnant
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The Giant rushed for 293 carries, producing 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Manning has also shown an ability to run, rushing for 100 yards and four touchdowns this season.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Squirrels had always scurried through trees, where birds sang.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
8 Aug. 2025
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As fat raindrops sent onlookers scurrying for cover, the two course partners finished with respective 66 and 67 scores on the day and knotted at six-under atop the early leaderboard.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
27 June 2025
Noun
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In his haste to get to grandma's front door, Wally's hat slipped over his eyes, completely covering his face, leading Julia to try and fix it before her mom opened the door.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, since time is of the essence, the ultimate valuation prepared in haste may be lacking.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Sasaki spent his first months in a Dodgers uniform prioritizing his fastball velocity, which had dropped from 2023 to 2024 and became the focal point of his conversations with interested clubs this winter.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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Although his fastball velocity ticked up marginally in his last start before the trade, the pitch sat at a season-low 90.8 mph Monday.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Diggs caused a stir during the spring when he was videotaped on a boat handing out a pink substance in baggies.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Love Is Blind premiered in February 2020 on Netflix, and instantly caused a stir.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Hurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurry. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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