1
as in pushes
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 rises
to move or extend upward
the butte thrusts up 300 feet from the floor of the valley
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Recent Examples of thrusts
Usa Today, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Bond investors are exacting a heavy price from three of Europe's largest economies, which are struggling with a credibility crisis as the Iran conflict thrusts government borrowing back into the spotlight.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Whereas the original book trilogy saw Tris choose Dauntless, the faction of bravery, in The Sixth Faction, tragedy strikes at her Choosing Ceremony, where her decision thrusts her into an underground rebellion.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2026
The result puts Tony on the radar of Scotland Yard’s Inspector Hubbard (Nick Mandracchia), and immediately thrusts Tony into a defensive posture.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Other overlooks, like Cape Royal, a narrow finger that thrusts out into the central part of the canyon and boasts a 270-degree view, were as intact and stunning as ever.
—New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
McCarthy then thrusts Ohm into a pursuit of the truth, and of Fiona’s whereabouts.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Sam eventually secures a gig babysitting his therapist’s (Hirsch) three granddaughters, which in turn thrusts him into the rarefied (if a bit closed) world of their parents, including Alessandro Nivola as their would-be rockstar dad David and Peet as their former movie star mom Dianne.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2026
The show nodded to Puerto Rican injustices and highlighted some hip thrusts.
—Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
Verb
Pluto’s retrograde thrusts career and status matters into question.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Bond investors are exacting a heavy price from three of Europe's largest economies, which are struggling with a credibility crisis as the Iran conflict thrusts government borrowing back into the spotlight.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Whereas the original book trilogy saw Tris choose Dauntless, the faction of bravery, in The Sixth Faction, tragedy strikes at her Choosing Ceremony, where her decision thrusts her into an underground rebellion.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2026
The result puts Tony on the radar of Scotland Yard’s Inspector Hubbard (Nick Mandracchia), and immediately thrusts Tony into a defensive posture.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Other overlooks, like Cape Royal, a narrow finger that thrusts out into the central part of the canyon and boasts a 270-degree view, were as intact and stunning as ever.
—New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
McCarthy then thrusts Ohm into a pursuit of the truth, and of Fiona’s whereabouts.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Sam eventually secures a gig babysitting his therapist’s (Hirsch) three granddaughters, which in turn thrusts him into the rarefied (if a bit closed) world of their parents, including Alessandro Nivola as their would-be rockstar dad David and Peet as their former movie star mom Dianne.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2026
The show nodded to Puerto Rican injustices and highlighted some hip thrusts.
—Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
His sister administered back thrusts and, eventually, an abdominal thrust formerly called the Heimlich maneuver.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrusts
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The overnight storms were part of a broader severe weather outbreak that is expected to continue April 28 as the system pushes farther east and new storms develop to the south.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Castle Rock’s internal guidance pushes the story toward testing, consultations, and monitoring while pulling it away from hard claims about outcomes.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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The move comes as electricity demand in the country’s mining region rises faster than supply, with miners building metal processing plants to satisfy local policymakers’ desire to keep some of the value chain in the country.—
Ruben Nyanguila,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Smoke rises from Israeli bombardment on the village of Mayfadoun, as seen from nearby Marjayoun, in southern Lebanon, May 6, 2026.—
May 6,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Our boy runs up, shoves the other player, and gets the ball.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Near the end of the penultimate episode, Cashman confronts Blake about Urich, shoves him to the ground in a scuffle and shoots him dead.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The investment comes as Children’s Mercy’s revenue climbs and as the hospital extends its geographic reach.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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At 65%, which is applied when payments are more than 12 weeks in arrears, the garnishment climbs to $975 per week, leaving just $525 in take-home pay on a $2,000 gross paycheck.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The vaccination campaign for measles was disrupted during Bangladesh's recent political upheavals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Sitting around a wood stove and drinking cups of coffee and tea, the residents reflected on the upheavals that had become a regular feature of their lives.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Imagining an eternity of this, Creasy disables his car’s braking system and drives into a concrete pylon.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during game five of the first round playoffs against the Orlando Magic last night.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The road ascends more than 7,000 feet, topping out at 14,130 feet above sea level at the summit of Mount Blue Sky peak (formerly Mount Evans).—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Upon entering, you’re immediately led to a beech staircase that ascends to the upper level.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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South Korea's Kospi soars nearly 7% to fresh records as Samsung Electronics stock jumps nearly 13%.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 May 2026
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Vega is found rising above the northeastern horizon in the constellation Lyra after sunset in early spring and soars high overhead as the night wears on, before finally fading from sight almost directly overhead as the sun rises.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Thrusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrusts. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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