as in hustle
excited and often showy or disorderly speed
several council members objected to the hastiness with which the proposal was brought to a vote
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Noun
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Where dinner parties are for enjoying yourself and connecting with other people, fabulous lunches are for slowing down in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2025 -
But that hustle won’t be enough now that his girlfriend Destiny (Destiny Checo) is moving in with him and his family.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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This climate emergency is dire: tens of thousands have lost their homes, many had to evacuate in haste leaving behind their valuables and pets.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Publishers expect readers to be sated by the rush of book buying associated with the holidays.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper are not in a rush to head down the aisle.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Hastiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hastiness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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