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as in hustle
excited and often showy or disorderly speed
after all her hurry to get her report done on time, Elizabeth learned that it wasn't due till the following week
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as in speed
a high rate of movement or performance
a person who does everything in a hurry
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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
in all the hurry of the modern world, people tend to forget what's really important
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as in to rush
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
the new nurses were hurried through the orientation program because they were so desperately needed on the ward
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as in to scurry
to proceed or move quickly
if we hurry, we'll make the four o'clock train
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Recent Examples of hurry
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
There is also no real hurry since Gavin Sheets is excelling while filling in for him, playing left field as Ramón Laureano mans center.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
To hurry up and get it over with.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Paper towels are a household staple and for good reason—they're convenient, disposable, and perfect for tackling spills in a hurry.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
There is also no real hurry since Gavin Sheets is excelling while filling in for him, playing left field as Ramón Laureano mans center.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
Matthews hurried off the mound toward the chopper Freddy Fermin sent to the third base side of the mound but could never grip the ball.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
To hurry up and get it over with.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurry
Noun
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The hustle and bustle of traffic and pedestrians leaks into its auditorium, and rain drips down through the collapsing roof to the seats below.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Wanda will be newly married to Leon and chasing a whole new hustle while still dealing with the streets and all that comes with it.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Water-jets provide more efficient propulsion at speeds above 34 miles per hour, the analyst told Newsweek, compared with propellers, which are efficient between 23 and 34 miles per hour.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The service offers speeds up to 300 Mbps, with no annual contracts or equipment fees.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But add to the equation local merchants and eateries and the vibes abounded, which is not to say the cause got lost in the commotion.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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All the commotion around them was stifling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, the recording studio G-Force Records has come under the ownership of Scooter’s uncle and instead of Aerosmith, the Muppets’ Electric Mayhem must rush to get to their concert on time.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The three of us leaped from the monsoonmobile as soon as Olbinski put it into park, rushing to the wall overlooking the tarmac and the haboob closing in on us.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the tall-grass prairies that once spread out across pre-settlement Indiana, tiny ground squirrels scurried through the wildflowers, grasses and shrubs.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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Brett Ryan, aided by Robbie Carter’s young daughter, scurried to place markers at the sites of the longest throws, before chucking the corpses back to the starting line.—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The drifts of powder, scattered by her haste, gather in the runnels of the tabletop.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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Whether fast-spreading, painful to touch, or quick to climb up your other plants, these weeds all need removal with haste.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The velocity and pace were incredible.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Depth and velocity of the water are not always obvious; the ground or road may suddenly wash away and hidden dangers may exist; do not attempt to evacuate through floodwaters.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Florida’s Surgeon General, Joseph Ladapo, created a stir this week suggesting the state eliminate all school vaccine requirements.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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When season 1 premiered, Noah and Joanne’s first kiss caused quite the stir.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Hurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurry. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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