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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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2
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
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
That will change in a hurry if the Tar Heels win, of course.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
When the final whistle sounded Saturday, coach Mikey Varas seemed eager for Tuesday to hurry up.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
And Vladimir Putin has never been in a hurry to make peace.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
That will change in a hurry if the Tar Heels win, of course.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Verb
But hurry — these beauty finds aren’t guaranteed to stay on sale or remain in stock over the next two weeks.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
When the final whistle sounded Saturday, coach Mikey Varas seemed eager for Tuesday to hurry up.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurry
Noun
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Redefining What Success Looks Like Instead of chasing traditional business blueprints rooted in overwork and hustle, many Black women are carving out a new model—one that centers sustainability, wellness, and self-preservation.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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For many coming from a hustle and bustle culture, this could be a welcome change of pace.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Research from the Center for Creative Leadership shows that organizations investing in courage-building leadership development see 25% improvement in decision-making speed and 35% better crisis response.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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His speed should flourish in Florida’s up-tempo system and take some of the pressure off Princeton transfer Xaivian Lee to try to be Walter Clayton.—
The Athletic College Basketball,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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After 'tremendous commotion,' Cassie screamed, 'Isn't anybody seeing this?' Some of the most compelling testimony has come from former Combs former personal assistant, George Kaplan.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Video footage from that day shows commotion and ICE agents entangled with members of Congress and their staff.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Questions rushed through my head: What are my clothes going to look like?—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Medics rushed Ellis to Jamaica Hospital but he could not be saved.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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In one jump-cut scene, the little girl scurries back to the noodle stop through the market while percussive music plays, bursting with fear and excitement at her new illicit hobby.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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And if the Handmaids know that there’s something wrong with the cake, then that must have been June Osborne who Lydia saw scurrying out of the reception.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The administration’s war with Harvard, too, was launched in haste and (by the administration’s own account) with an ultimatum letter sent by mistake.—
The Editors,
National Review,
29 Apr. 2025
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The girl’s breath smelled of sleep, just slightly stale—no time for mouthwash, toothpaste, in her haste to see him.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Get serious about pipeline velocity, win rates and quota attainment.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Related – his fastball velocity is down to an average of 92.4 mph this season, a full 2 mph lost since 2023.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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Spacey’s visit to Cannes, which Variety understands could even include a red carpet appearance at the Palais, is likely to cause something of a stir.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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His comments caused such a stir that team owner John Henry flew to meet with Devers in Kansas City, where the team was playing last week.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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“Hurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurry. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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