1
as in to push
to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one
the cat thrust her paw under the couch, trying to reach her toy mouse
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2
as in to rise
to move or extend upward
the butte thrusts up 300 feet from the floor of the valley
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as in heave
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Recent Examples of thrust
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
The team was thrust back into the spotlight when a fan fell from the right field seats onto the warning track last week.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 1 May 2025
These flying full-backs at least give City some forward thrust and open up spaces in the middle that have previously been too easily blocked out.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Torres then thrust toward one of the flight attendants in a stabbing motion with a broken metal spoon, hitting the flight attendant on the neck area three times.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
The team was thrust back into the spotlight when a fan fell from the right field seats onto the warning track last week.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
Noun
However, the point is for that subtle thrust to build up momentum over time, which is especially easy to do in the vacuum of space.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 1 May 2025
These flying full-backs at least give City some forward thrust and open up spaces in the middle that have previously been too easily blocked out.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrust
Verb
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As Nuno pointed out, the player of the season award could reasonably have been renamed the ‘team of the season award’ during a campaign in which Forest followed up back-to-back fights against relegation by pushing for Champions League qualification.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Indiana is built to push the ball, which can lead to quick shots and offensive spurts.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
27 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
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But rising temperatures also appear to be making many species smaller.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
23 May 2025
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Oceanside discus thrower Jayden Gibbs climbed to the top of the list in the boys discus with a heave of 162-8 — well beyond his previous mark of 155-6. Canyon Crest Academy’s Amaya Estes, already No. 1 in the long jump, improved that mark to 18-9 ¾ in the Division 1 meet at Del Norte.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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His only misses came on a contested runner in the opening seconds and a 53-foot heave at the halftime buzzer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Despite the Timberwolves being down 16, McDaniels decided to shove Gilgeous-Alexander, sending him to the ground.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Four days per week, nurse anesthetist Mike O’Dell spends his 10-hour shifts sitting in a swivel chair shoved between pieces of towering, whirring operating equipment.—
Megan Sauer
Ryan Johnston,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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Situate feeders away from tree limbs and in areas that don’t allow squirrels to climb or jump to them-- that means at least 10 to 15 feet from tree limbs, rooflines and decks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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Keep in mind: Auto insurance premiums in Illinois jumped a whopping 18% in Illinois last year and are projected to climb even higher this year, according to Insurify, which compares quotes from insurance providers.—
Alexi Giannoulias,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Farré has now offered those assurances, while admitting the recent exec upheaval has been emotional for everyone.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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And nowhere is this upheaval more apparent than in the turning tides of geopolitics.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Derek Jeter gets his 2,000th career hit, becoming the eighth player in Yankees history to reach the milestone. 2008 — Chase Utley tied the National League lead with his 16th homer and drove in six runs as Philadelphia routed Colorado 20-5.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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The franchise has driven over half a billion hours of streams, with the original accounting for more than 280 hours.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
26 May 2025
Verb
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This frame, the cut ascends one space from No. 3 to No. 2.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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And importantly, the robot can also turn to either side, adopt a skipping gait, and even ascend small steps.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 May 2025
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“Thrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrust. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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