hurrying 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of hurryingnext
as in rushing

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hurrying

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verb

present participle of hurry
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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2
as in scurrying
to proceed or move quickly if we hurry, we'll make the four o'clock train

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurrying
  1. rapid
  2. accelerating
  3. pushing
  4. hasty
  5. swift
  6. running
  7. zipping
  8. speedy
Adjective
  • The first stage performed well, but the Starship upper stage experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its ascent.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The article took aim at Biden administration policies aimed at curbing China's access to advanced chips and technologies Washington fears will fuel the People's Liberation Army's rapid expansion.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of rapid
Verb
  • That means that any sudden car movements – stopping, accelerating, or turning – could cause the tires to skid on top of the snow.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
  • As with every other defensive-minded candidate in this hiring cycle, Glenn would have to present a blueprint for accelerating Williams’ growth.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of accelerating
Verb
  • This is not a new development in New Orleans where the Saints have been pushing their costs into the future for years now.
    Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And the federal government has refused to enact reforms the industry has been pushing for at least a decade.
    Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of pushing
Adjective
  • Code the shareholders wished out before us like slugs in a... Conversion Karen Solie First impression of a hasty once-over.
    Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Yet these traits, allied with superb technical ability, are what force defenders into making late and hasty decisions.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of hasty
Adjective
  • Matthew Braga On music for floating. Column Closing Pandora's Box Rollie Pemberton Reckoning with the swift decline of Twitter.
    Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Referring to Hurricane Ian, DeSantis stressed Florida's swift response, including rebuilding bridges in three days and restoring power to millions.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of swift
Adjective
  • The contrast with England’s first four games is stark — Southgate’s defence has sat deep, leading to large gaps between the lines, more running and a malfunctioning press.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 3 July 2024
  • Fields was a greater running threat than Wilson, but Pittsburgh’s ground game hasn’t taken a notable step back since the quarterback switch.
    Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of running
Verb
  • 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
  • Compared to the older Streaming Stick Plus, the 4K model offers a bit more speed for zipping around apps and now supports Dolby Vision to go along with HDR10 Plus.
    Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of zipping
Adjective
  • Plop these on top of a bowl of rice for dinner tonight and then save the leftovers to simmer in broth for a speedy soup tomorrow.
    Melissa Clark, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The new center is also a short distance from the DHL international air freight hub, enabling speedier processing of incoming merchandise, outgoing orders and returns.
    Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of speedy
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