1
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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3
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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2
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
Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
In 2024, Beaman played in three games and made two tackles and forced one QB hurry.
—Matthew Ho, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
But fans may want to hurry to buy the dish since the company has not revealed how long the limited-run promotion will last.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Defensive end starter Charlie Collins and backup Phillip Lee led the front-line defensive group with two tackles each, though Lee had a team-high three quarterback hurries.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
In 2024, Beaman played in three games and made two tackles and forced one QB hurry.
—Matthew Ho, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
One of Marron’s sisters hurried in to see what had happened.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
But fans may want to hurry to buy the dish since the company has not revealed how long the limited-run promotion will last.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 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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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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And the Canon Color imageClass MF753Cdw printer cuts through busy days with fast speeds, customizable controls, and easy Wi-Fi setup, now $168 off for a powerhouse office upgrade.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The commotion has come as a surprise to Cooke, who didn’t foresee her role as such a divisive one.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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The child’s father had arrived home shortly before the incident occurred and heard a commotion in the bedroom, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by KSAT.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Panthers were always going to favor Jones and DJ Wonnum in a pass-rushing rotation.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Paramedics rushed him to the hospital.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There were quick glimpses of a Monty Mole burrowing underground, Cheep Cheeps swimming in a stream and Toads scurrying around the castle.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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The older dog is shown marching along, while the puppy scurries along, attempting to match its pace.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The hope was that a quick jolt of stimulus (delivered without haste) could stir an economic recovery.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Hampered by the arm/wrist injury to starting quarterback A.J. Lopez on the last drive of the first half, the Mustangs (1-1) were able to finally move the ball, but with no haste.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 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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The apples do release some juices, so give it a good stir before serving.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some argue for the need to rescind a public holiday, as Denmark did in 2023; the current French Prime Minister, François Bayrou, is causing a stir by trying to remove two from the calendar year.—
Alex Ledsom,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Hurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurry. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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