1
as in pushing
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 rising
to move or extend upward
the butte thrusts up 300 feet from the floor of the valley
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Recent Examples of thrusting
Like the tip of a spear thrusting from the London skyline, The Shard has become an appealing landmark for filmmakers over the years.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Four 2,400 kW electric motors (two each per hull) are coupled with steerable and thrusting waterjets with an output power above 25 kn.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
The painting, surrounded by scaffolding while the church undergoes repairs, is full of thrusting diagonals and shadowy figures, a meditation on both extreme suffering and pointed indifference to it.
—Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
No sooner are Lucila and her brother Diego (Sergio Bautista) tearfully abandoned by their mother as children than the Spanish setting takes the wheel, thrusting us quickly and headfirst into Lucila’s young adult life nearly a decade later, without even half a second’s worth of reflection.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 May 2026
Zohran Mamdani’s anti-business, anti-wealth crusade is thrusting the city into a death spiral — fewer businesses and residents mean higher taxes, since local leaders won’t cut spending, driving even more to leave.
—Liz Peek, Washington Post, 4 May 2026
The Orlando teammates shared a quick high-five before thrusting the air awfully close to one another.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Each actor elevates and pushes the other toward greatness, parrying and thrusting in excruciating exchanges and switching from vulnerability to anger in a matter of seconds.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth’s father became King George VI, thrusting the young princess into the spotlight as heir to throne.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Four 2,400 kW electric motors (two each per hull) are coupled with steerable and thrusting waterjets with an output power above 25 kn.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
The painting, surrounded by scaffolding while the church undergoes repairs, is full of thrusting diagonals and shadowy figures, a meditation on both extreme suffering and pointed indifference to it.
—Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
No sooner are Lucila and her brother Diego (Sergio Bautista) tearfully abandoned by their mother as children than the Spanish setting takes the wheel, thrusting us quickly and headfirst into Lucila’s young adult life nearly a decade later, without even half a second’s worth of reflection.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 May 2026
Zohran Mamdani’s anti-business, anti-wealth crusade is thrusting the city into a death spiral — fewer businesses and residents mean higher taxes, since local leaders won’t cut spending, driving even more to leave.
—Liz Peek, Washington Post, 4 May 2026
The Orlando teammates shared a quick high-five before thrusting the air awfully close to one another.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Each actor elevates and pushes the other toward greatness, parrying and thrusting in excruciating exchanges and switching from vulnerability to anger in a matter of seconds.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth’s father became King George VI, thrusting the young princess into the spotlight as heir to throne.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrusting
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Trump is pushing France to nix a 3% tech levy on revenue from large digital services that has been in place since 2019.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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If their next outing doesn’t keep carefully evolving, they can get branded a one-trick pony, but pushing the envelope too far can alienate day-one fans.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Not surprisingly, the number keeps rising.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Enter Maddie’s Secret, Early’s directorial debut, which follows a chef at GourMaybe Test Kitchen whose rising place in the food-influencer world clashes with her lifelong struggle with bulimia.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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He was accused of hitting a man in the back of the head with a metal pipe inside the victim’s girlfriend’s home, then shoving the victim up against the wall and pushing the pipe up against his neck.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
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In the video, the first driver can be seen shoving the second vehicle's door closed as the driver attempts to get out of their vehicle.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Above-normal temperatures and dry conditions are forecast across the West, with highs climbing into the 110s in parts of the Desert Southwest midweek.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The landscape is dotted with lighthouses, and climbing one feels like a rite of passage.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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The woman who was driving the sedan was taken to a local Shock Trauma Center after sustaining serious injuries.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Not to be overshadowed by the outfielder’s efforts, Cody Morrissette also went 3 for 5, with one home run, as well as driving home Wallner with a two-out single to end the game.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
21 June 2026
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Seek roles in the ascending 30%—organizations centered on genuine customer value, where AI multiplies human potential.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Roberts was initially hired as a national scout before ascending to the assistant director of college scouting position in 2022.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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One of the newest is Alto Castillo, a five-cabin hotel with soaring views over Cerro Castillo National Park.—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 June 2026
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The media event will be followed by a red-carpet celebration with the highlight taking place in the evening in front of the park's soaring Enchanted Storybook Castle.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Video taken by a member of the audience shows Swift rising from her seat and lifting her arms high above her head to give an enthusiastic standing ovation during the curtain call.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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The first touched down in Lady Lake, lifting roofs off homes and overturning mobile homes.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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“Thrusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrusting. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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