HYING Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

hying

verb

variants or hieing

Definition of hying

present participle of hie

as in hurrying

to proceed or move quickly we had best hie home before the snow gets worse

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Before hurrying away from his tent on the beach, Saleh was asked what would happen if US support never came.

— Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Corle continued flagging and minutes later McCoy was back on the trail, hurrying to catch up.

— Jan Thacker, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of hurrying

Verb

The other seats are all chained to the table for when Carrie sends everything in the room flying.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
In 1983, the 12m yacht Azzurra — flying the YCCS burgee — represented Italy for the first time in the long history of the America’s Cup, the oldest sports trophy in international sport, finishing third in the challenger series at its first attempt.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of flying

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Tech companies are racing to develop and train elder care robots to handle tasks ranging from giving massages to playing chess.

— HUIYEE CHIEW AND LYRIC LI THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
As the rapid development of artificial intelligence sparks renewed debate about its risks, the United States and China keep racing to build increasingly powerful models.

— Chan Ho-Him, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of racing

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Only the boy’s early obsession with the keyboard—initially discouraged by his parents—pointed to his destiny as a globe-trotting concert pianist, a composer in the major classical genres, and a fluent essayist and autobiographer to boot.

— Matthew Gurewitsch, Air Mail, 29 Aug. 2026
With his dog trotting closely behind him, Harlow greeted fans as many waited in line for New Balance backpacks and swag.

— Ruby Grisin, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of trotting

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During the chase, Gonzaba hit an electrical transformer and then drove onto the boardwalk from Pacific Beach Drive, speeding near pedestrians, according to the release.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
The company is speeding up innovation, expanding into newer channels like Amazon, TikTok Shop and Sephora, putting more money behind its brands and cutting costs.

— Stephanie Link, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of speeding

Verb

During the friendship arc, fans can see Hawkins High School, while in a darker moment, windows will be illuminated with the images of scurrying rats.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
Hikers often spot these charismatic creatures perched on boulders or scurrying through wildflowers.

— Brittany Peterson, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of scurrying

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