1
as in speed
a high rate of movement or performance
made haste to get there on time
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2
as in hustle
excited and often showy or disorderly speed
haste makes waste in her haste, she forgot her keys
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Recent Examples of haste
There are no good answers yet, though, and rushing with undue haste to Mars could result in shortcuts being taken that could greatly increase the risk of contaminating Mars with terrestrial microbes.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Then Samsung’s massive screens at the SAP Center (home of the hockey team San Jose Sharks) were alight with a video of phone components snapping into place and, finally, the back and front clicking into place with punchy haste, to emphasize one aspect of the phone: its thinness.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
That court outcome, of real accountability in the criminal justice system, would have been more likely if those in charge of our federal law enforcement had moved with all due haste to hold this historically malfeasant chief executive responsible.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Embers ‘falling like rain’ Looking out to the backyard, Tanner saw embers drift down slowly, then in haste.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Then Samsung’s massive screens at the SAP Center (home of the hockey team San Jose Sharks) were alight with a video of phone components snapping into place and, finally, the back and front clicking into place with punchy haste, to emphasize one aspect of the phone: its thinness.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
That court outcome, of real accountability in the criminal justice system, would have been more likely if those in charge of our federal law enforcement had moved with all due haste to hold this historically malfeasant chief executive responsible.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Embers ‘falling like rain’ Looking out to the backyard, Tanner saw embers drift down slowly, then in haste.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haste
Noun
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The first two drogue chutes, also called drag chutes, are designed for high speeds and were deployed at approximately 18,000 feet while the craft traveled at nearly 350 miles per hour.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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The 67-foot-long aircraft will be able to carry up to eight passengers, with an 800-nautical-mile range and a cruise speed of about 357 mph.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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Dogs entering shelters can sometimes struggle to adjust to their new surroundings and the intimidating hustle and bustle of their temporary new home.—
Jack Beresford,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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His hustle plays, along with McDaniels’ defensive scrappiness and general physicality on both ends of the floor are quickly becoming hallmarks of this Wolves team.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2025
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The four-seamer has always been an average pitch with average velocity (93-94 MPH), but his value is in his offspeed pitches.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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The exit velocity was 108.5 miles per hour, the launch angle 32 degrees.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Love Island alumni are in no rush to tie the knot, Serena previously revealed.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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The rush into gold has lifted the share prices of most gold miners with industry leaders such as Newmont, up 39% since this time last year to be trading broadly in line with the gold price whereas other miners, such as Barrick Gold, is up 24%, and is not keeping pace with gold.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Without a truly dominant interior presence, this is what can separate the Huskies in a hurry.—
Chantel Jennings,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, Walter Clayton Jr. is equally as capable of putting up points in a hurry.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Factors such as dormant grass, wind velocity and direction, and precipitation are evaluated when determining when the burns will be conducted, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The rain, with possible thunderstorms, will likely carry into Monday, March 17, for St. Patrick’s Day, with an 80% chance of precipitation and a high near 53 degrees.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Haste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haste. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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