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
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
The story, from Cody Behan, has hints of Industry, following a high-end interior design firm where one ambitious designer finds herself in the crosshairs of her boss, setting up a game of cat-and-mouse that thrusts the business into the spotlight.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 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
Moore incident thrusts athletic department into the spotlight All of which leads to the most serious situation, the one involving Moore.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Yet failure of a particular task or major story beat does not spell game over but thrusts you into what could be an even more stressful situation.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
In each Whatever After novel, a magic portal yanks the main character, Abby, out of her comfortable life and thrusts her into another reality.
—Sarah Mlynowski, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
The story, from Cody Behan, has hints of Industry, following a high-end interior design firm where one ambitious designer finds herself in the crosshairs of her boss, setting up a game of cat-and-mouse that thrusts the business into the spotlight.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 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
Moore incident thrusts athletic department into the spotlight All of which leads to the most serious situation, the one involving Moore.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Yet failure of a particular task or major story beat does not spell game over but thrusts you into what could be an even more stressful situation.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
In each Whatever After novel, a magic portal yanks the main character, Abby, out of her comfortable life and thrusts her into another reality.
—Sarah Mlynowski, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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 decision comes as the Israeli military attacks Lebanon with airstrikes and pushes into southern Lebanon with ground troops, leading more than a million people to flee their homes.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The hypocrisy is especially rank as RFK pushes the Food and Drug Administration to loosen restrictions on peptides, an experimental fad among wellness influencers who scorn traditional medicine.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When the mercury rises, your entire body is forced to work much harder than normal, which can affect performance and health; this summer’s series of heat waves has led to numerous deaths among athletes.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Niger River rises from its source in the Republic of Guinea and arcs north into Mali, then bends south through Niger and northern Nigeria.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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And that’s even before Julian cuts open his mother’s corpse and shoves his hand inside of it to feel close to her for the first time in his life!—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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But for a mine, all that needs to happen is a vessel pulls up, shoves one overboard, and moves on.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Death toll climbs More than 1,300 people in Iran have been killed during the war.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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That climbs to 80 percent of the salary cap in the franchise’s second year, and 90 percent of that as the floor.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Over the course of the twentieth century, with its endless economic and political upheavals, the numbers of both people and reindeer in the camp have dwindled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Epic survived upheavals in 1990’s with the move from 2D to 3D with Unreal 1; in the 2000’s building console games with Gears of War; and in 2012 moving to online gaming with Paragon and Fortnite.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The social experience of living in Margaritaville, focused around the central activity space, drives much of the interest.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Lower compensation drives workers away, reduces availability and increases turnover.—
Peter Mattes,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2026
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Or tackle the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail, also known as the Stairway to Heaven, which ascends through bogland and blanket bog to a ridge with sweeping views across the Fermanagh landscape.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Like his father, Khamenei ascends to the office without the necessary religious credentials to do so.—
Ramin Mostaghim,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Carr soars above the rim Fears set up Carr for three dunks that energized the Spartans and a pro-Michigan State crowd.—
Jonah Bronstein,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Moon, planet of emotions, soars into your 9th House of Philosophy today, encouraging you to explore ideas, cultures, or beliefs that soften sharp edges.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Thrusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrusts. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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