THRUST Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈthrəst

Definition of thrust

as in to push

to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one the cat thrust her paw under the couch, trying to reach her toy mouse

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as in to rise

to move or extend upward the butte thrusts up 300 feet from the floor of the valley

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thrust

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noun

as in heave

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Recent Examples of thrust

Verb

The family is thrust into dangerous situations both before and after their homestead is built and, throughout it all, Caroline is never passive. — Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026 The tradition was introduced in Cutud in the mid-twentieth century, but was thrust into the spotlight when televised by the media in the 1980s. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2026

Noun

This more powerful rocket will combine three Long March 10 first stage boosters—each reusable—together to generate more thrust at liftoff. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026 Nuclear fission offers the massive, sustained thrust required to reach the edge of our solar system. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for thrust

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrust

Verb

Paredes didn’t listen, electing instead to push Eric Garcia in the throat.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Argentina pushed for an equalizer late but couldn’t find the net.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

Definition of push

Verb

That could be a bad sign for Everton Blair, the former Gwinnett County School Board chairman who needs a strong turnout from his home county in order to rise to the top of the five-person contest.

— Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
The number of victims is expected to keep rising as people desperately dig through the rubble, with little help from authorities.

— Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Definition of rise

Noun

Shay’s family came from Chicago, their bodies unfamiliar with the Atlantic’s endless heave, accustomed to the gentler surf of Lake Michigan.

— Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Landing him is a long shot, a half-court heave, but what’s realistically stopping the Heat from taking it?

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026

Definition of heave

Verb

What impressed me was that without stanchions to direct the crowd, fans wove back and forth across the field, creating an orderly line without shoving or cutting.

— Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026
There, on the first page, a picture of Cronus shoving a baby into his mouth.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

Definition of shove

Verb

Errol Spence hasn't fought in three years, but the former world champion is climbing back into the ring on Saturday to take on another former champ in Tim Tszyu.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
But prices will continue to climb if the status quo remains, according to Daan Struyven, head of oil research at Goldman Sachs.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of climb

Noun

Opera Carolina lawsuits and turnover Opera Carolina has seen significant upheaval since 2024, including public and internal criticism over questions regarding nepotism and the leadership structure.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Cassidy grilled both Schwartz and Kaufman at a committee hearing last week, questioning whether Schwartz would have autonomy in her role after CDC upheaval last year and raising Kaufman’s past remarks about vaccines.

— Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

Definition of upheaval

Verb

To prevent speculation that drives up land price without actual construction, the zoning benefits would be granted only on submission of building-permit applications.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Real estate has always been driven by connections between buyers and sellers.

— Heartland MLS®, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Definition of drive

Verb

After being moved from guard to tackle before training camp last season, Thomas quickly ascended up the depth chart.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
One of the children, a boy wrapped only in a towel, fled the riverbank in a panic and ascended to the road as the adults were drowning.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026

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