1
as in speed
a high rate of movement or performance
made haste to get there on time
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2
as in hustle
excited and often showy or disorderly speed
haste makes waste in her haste, she forgot her keys
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Recent Examples of haste
Due to the haste, my pants garner a ricochet stain or two.
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Matt Moore, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Its abandonment, with powder canisters spilling across the rock, suggested that its owner left in haste.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
In my closest friend who listens without haste.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Hundreds of residents and tourists ran away from the gunfire, many throwing off their shoes in their haste to escape.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
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Matt Moore, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Its abandonment, with powder canisters spilling across the rock, suggested that its owner left in haste.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
In my closest friend who listens without haste.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Hundreds of residents and tourists ran away from the gunfire, many throwing off their shoes in their haste to escape.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for haste
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haste
Noun
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Winter Olympic athletes, particularly those who compete in events that involve flying down a mountain or icy track at breakneck speeds, are not exactly known for self-preservation instincts.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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With China’s lunar program picking up speed, the pressure is on for the US to reclaim the lunar surface — a destination that has remained untouched by humans for over 50 years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Nigerian city of more than 20 million people is renowned for its hustle and bustle, its restless energy and commercial drive — a place where honks from signature yellow passenger buses fill the air.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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GloRilla flashed some aggression and hustle, playing some timely defense to help lead Team Giannis (Antetokounmpo) to a 65-58 victory over Team Anthony (Anderson).—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
13 Feb. 2026
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But none of these innovations used digital technology to increase velocity, because of power constraints.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2026
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This refers to the total change in velocity and direction that a spacecraft is capable of achieving over time.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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As for the winner, Arsenal supporters, and not just Liverpool fans, will wonder why Alisson had a rush of blood that led to him bringing down Matheus Nunes in stoppage time and Haaland, showing nerves of steel, converting from the spot.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The 28-year-old quarterback started slowly, completing only six of his first 17 pass attempts against a ferocious Patriots pass rush.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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After Webb, the certainty in the rotation drops off in a hurry.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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It’s brought a little joy and self-care back to a part of my routine that usually happens in a hurry.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
6 Feb. 2026
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By Monday, a potent low-pressure center will come ashore somewhere around the San Francisco Bay Area, blanketing the state in widespread precipitation and gusty winds.—
Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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There could be a period early Monday morning when precipitation intensity brings snow levels down to Mt Shasta City, resulting in accumulating snow along the I-5 corridor.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Haste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haste. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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