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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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as in heave
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Recent Examples of thrust
Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Kharg Island has been thrust into the global spotlight because it is regarded as one of Iran’s most sensitive economic targets.
—Azhar Sukri,greg Iacurci,terri Cullen, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
What to read next This phenomenon, known as the YORP effect, occurs when an asteroid absorbs sunlight and re-emits that energy as thermal radiation, creating a tiny but continuous thrust that can slowly spin the space rock faster.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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Verb
And while the specifics of Szpilman's perilous journey are unique, Brody makes his story universal as an ordinary person like any of us, thrust into an extraordinary situation.
—Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Kharg Island has been thrust into the global spotlight because it is regarded as one of Iran’s most sensitive economic targets.
—Azhar Sukri,greg Iacurci,terri Cullen, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
The firm claims that the HON6000 provides the thrust, responsiveness, and durability required for medium-sized CCAs.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
What to read next This phenomenon, known as the YORP effect, occurs when an asteroid absorbs sunlight and re-emits that energy as thermal radiation, creating a tiny but continuous thrust that can slowly spin the space rock faster.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrust
Verb
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McMillan said the loss to Oklahoma helped the Aggies, who had to re-establish their toughness after the Sooners pushed them around.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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And as importantly, nobody knows how the political reality will push the actual oil supply.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Lambermont pushed back on the assertion that data centers are squarely to blame for rising electricity bills.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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It is also called Resurrection Sunday and is celebrated as the day Jesus rose from the dead.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Oweh made a layup with 9 seconds left in regulation to tie the game, setting up Graves’ 3-pointer from the right wing that preceded Oweh’s 32-foot heave at the buzzer.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Buzelis snagged two steals, tracking a lob over his left shoulder like a cornerback to intercept a full-court heave from James.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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When Red Bull’s Gustav Berggren was sent off in the 53rd minute for shoving Toklomati into open space, Charlotte was already rolling.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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Oklahoma’s Jaylin Williams and Washington’s Justin Champagnie began shoving each other after a basket by the Wizards with 27 seconds left in the second quarter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Nighttime temperatures are forecast to bottom out near 67 degrees with wind gusts climbing as high as 20 mph.—
Suryatapa Chakraborty,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Even with a game in hand, and a game against Arsenal next month, there is a mountain to climb.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Other local Iranian American groups are making similar efforts to square the spirit of the holiday with the upheaval and violence their families now face.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds of thousands have gathered in Gwanghwamun in recent years to mourn, protest and celebrate as the country weathered tragedy and political upheaval.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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His dream of a free Havana became a driving force.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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In October 2025, an attacker drove his car into people gathered outside a Manchester synagogue to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur and stabbed one person to death.—
KRUTIKA PATHI,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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The integrated steering system puts serious maneuverability at the pilot's fingertips, and the Super Sub can dive and ascend at angles up to 45 degrees and make turns of up to 30 degrees.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Mar. 2026
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James ascended for one last alley-oop dunk in the fourth before Doncic’s final 3-pointer, to show not just Durant, but the Rockets, who was king in Houston on Wednesday.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Thrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrust. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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