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as in accelerating
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 scurrying
to proceed or move quickly
if we hurry, we'll make the four o'clock train
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Recent Examples of hurrying
Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Instead of hurrying to break up tents and scatter RVs, Lee and Oakland’s interim homelessness chief Sasha Hauswald want city workers to focus on minimizing trash and human waste around encampments.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
Meza Gonzalez and David Christian, one of her attorneys, refused to answer questions from reporters about the plea agreement, hurrying down a flight of stairs at the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center.
—Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Jan. 2026
But one weekend in November, people who would typically be hurrying by, staring down at their phones, stopped.
—The Editors, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
Butler began hurrying Boise State and pushing up the tempo, which allowed the Broncos to score off several backdoor cuts and slip screens for big dunks and layups at the rim.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Dec. 2025
Kadin Schmitz was all over the field early for Charlotte’s defense, hurrying Retzlaff and then picking him off in the endzone just two plays later, halting what looked to be another sure-fire touchdown drive for the Green Wave.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 29 Nov. 2025
People of stature, who would never otherwise frequent such a grubby establishment, are hurrying through between busses and stop for a bite.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025
The idea of swarms of stinging insects may have once sent nearby residents hurrying indoors.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2025
Verb
No point hurrying toward a resolution that was always receding.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Instead of hurrying to break up tents and scatter RVs, Lee and Oakland’s interim homelessness chief Sasha Hauswald want city workers to focus on minimizing trash and human waste around encampments.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
Meza Gonzalez and David Christian, one of her attorneys, refused to answer questions from reporters about the plea agreement, hurrying down a flight of stairs at the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center.
—Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Jan. 2026
But one weekend in November, people who would typically be hurrying by, staring down at their phones, stopped.
—The Editors, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
Butler began hurrying Boise State and pushing up the tempo, which allowed the Broncos to score off several backdoor cuts and slip screens for big dunks and layups at the rim.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Dec. 2025
Kadin Schmitz was all over the field early for Charlotte’s defense, hurrying Retzlaff and then picking him off in the endzone just two plays later, halting what looked to be another sure-fire touchdown drive for the Green Wave.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 29 Nov. 2025
People of stature, who would never otherwise frequent such a grubby establishment, are hurrying through between busses and stop for a bite.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025
The idea of swarms of stinging insects may have once sent nearby residents hurrying indoors.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurrying
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Achane, who had 1,838 yards from scrimmage last season (1,350 yards rushing, 488 yards receiving) falls forward, not backward, at the end of plays despite weighing 191 pounds.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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And the team really lacks true playmakers outside of tight end Brock Bowers and running back Ashton Jeanty, who showed promise as a rookie rushing for 975 yards and five touchdowns.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nearby, her downstairs neighbor, Marina Quiroz, was showing a video of rats scurrying through her kitchen to a representative of the city’s tenant protection office.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Going outside now means scurrying along giant arcades, shaded from the Sun by massive canopies that filter 99% of its UV light.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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But those expectations have since been upended as the Iran conflict has sent shockwaves through the global economy that are unlikely to unravel anytime soon, even if the war is brought to a rapid resolution.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Similarly to fossil fuel supply disruptions of the past, the Iran conflict is already accelerating interest in renewable energy, electric vehicles and energy independence.—
Brian Lee,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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These dynamics are accelerating structural change across the sector.—
Assef Shaikh,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The morning commute in Oak Park devolved into chaos Friday morning when a motorist speeding on Harlem Avenue crashed into several vehicles including a Pace bus, sending 11 people to area hospitals, village officials said.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hernandez climbed into the driver’s side of his Toyota and pointed at the couple, yelling one last time, before speeding off.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2026
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Israel may continue to strike Iran and Lebanon Where a hasty US exit from the war leaves Israel could shape the trajectory of the war.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Exploring the depths in style As for its speed, 10 knots may not sound very fast, but for submersibles, that is very hasty indeed.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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Hmmm, let’s see… oh, yes, Kawhi Leonard famously did this once, pushing his way out of San Antonio.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Faster decision-making, greater policy coherence, and a better chance of pushing difficult reforms at a pivotal moment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Three wolves, trotting single-file with heads and tails down, started to cross the flat half a mile downwind of the caribou.—
Frank Glaser,
Outdoor Life,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Seattle indie rock band, led by Ben Bridwell, will now embark on a spring tour to celebrate that milestone, trotting across the United States later this month.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Hurrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurrying. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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