as in rushing
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1
as in accelerating
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 scurrying
to proceed or move quickly
if we hurry, we'll make the four o'clock train
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Adjective
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The consequences of warming will probably vary widely across the world, the report found: rapid thawing of Arctic sea ice, drier seasons in the Amazon, excess rain in places such as Alaska, northern Europe and the Sahel in north-central Africa.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025 -
Stocks covered in Thursday’s rapid fire at the end of the video were: e.l.f.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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With re-accelerating inflation on the horizon, another 5%+ inflation over the next four years could easily see gold at $5,000 an ounce.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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These changes disrupt the body's delicate anabolic-catabolic balance, with testosterone promoting tissue growth and libido and cortisol accelerating breakdown and stress responses.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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With the MacBook Air launching earlier than the iPhone SE and ahead of the next Apple Intelligence update, this points to a press release launch and Apple pushing its consumer laptops further into the background.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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That presents some planning opportunities, including possibly pushing some SALT payments into 2026.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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But hasty responses can backfire, with organizations learning the hard way that maintaining trust is far easier than rebuilding it once it’s been lost.—
Lynn Godfrey,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Out West, where the mood is presumably less colored by existential dread, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the must-see Thunder take on Anthony Edwards and a Timberwolves team that hopes to make everyone forget their hasty exit from last year’s Conference Final.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
20 May 2025
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Suspect Elias Rodriguez, of Chicago, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in a swift reaction to the apparent antisemitic attack.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This surge reflects growing investor confidence in NuScale’s distinctive position within the nuclear energy industry, propelled by rising electricity demand amid the AI boom and the swift progression of global electrification.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Watkins can provide help against low blocks with his running and aerial ability, but a potential concern is his pressing.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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For our running example of Google Ads, there are countless tools that will analyze your bidding strategy, ad content and more, digesting the numerous metrics provided by Google Ads into a simpler strategic direction.—
Nisha Talagala,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The question of the legality of Trump’s use of the 1798 law, previously used primarily during wartime, is likely to make its way back to the Supreme Court, as lower courts consider whether Trump properly invoked the statute allowing for the speedy removal of foreign nationals.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
29 May 2025
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Everything until that point suggested that the speedy, talented playmaking center was on an accelerated path to stardom.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Hurrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurrying. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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