as in rushing
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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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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 hurrying
Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Jan. 2026
But one weekend in November, people who would typically be hurrying by, staring down at their phones, stopped.
—The Editors, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
Butler began hurrying Boise State and pushing up the tempo, which allowed the Broncos to score off several backdoor cuts and slip screens for big dunks and layups at the rim.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Dec. 2025
Kadin Schmitz was all over the field early for Charlotte’s defense, hurrying Retzlaff and then picking him off in the endzone just two plays later, halting what looked to be another sure-fire touchdown drive for the Green Wave.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 29 Nov. 2025
People of stature, who would never otherwise frequent such a grubby establishment, are hurrying through between busses and stop for a bite.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025
The idea of swarms of stinging insects may have once sent nearby residents hurrying indoors.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2025
In the footage, the children could be seen hurrying off the bus and onto the woman’s porch as the smoke grew.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
That included blasting through Chargers right tackle Trey Pipkins and hurrying Herbert into a third-down red zone throw that came up short and forced a first-half field goal.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Meza Gonzalez and David Christian, one of her attorneys, refused to answer questions from reporters about the plea agreement, hurrying down a flight of stairs at the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center.
—Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Jan. 2026
But one weekend in November, people who would typically be hurrying by, staring down at their phones, stopped.
—The Editors, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
Butler began hurrying Boise State and pushing up the tempo, which allowed the Broncos to score off several backdoor cuts and slip screens for big dunks and layups at the rim.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Dec. 2025
Kadin Schmitz was all over the field early for Charlotte’s defense, hurrying Retzlaff and then picking him off in the endzone just two plays later, halting what looked to be another sure-fire touchdown drive for the Green Wave.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 29 Nov. 2025
People of stature, who would never otherwise frequent such a grubby establishment, are hurrying through between busses and stop for a bite.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025
The idea of swarms of stinging insects may have once sent nearby residents hurrying indoors.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2025
In the footage, the children could be seen hurrying off the bus and onto the woman’s porch as the smoke grew.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
That included blasting through Chargers right tackle Trey Pipkins and hurrying Herbert into a third-down red zone throw that came up short and forced a first-half field goal.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurrying
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He was seated in the bow, and the momentum of the raft pushed him into the alders, where a large branch swept him out of his seat and into the rushing water.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
11 Feb. 2026
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For many of the workers who have spent the past several days rushing home, secure jobs and fair wages are clearly high on their wish list from the changing government.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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Crushed like a scurrying cucaracha on the kitchen floor.—
Greg Cote
January 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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Age has brought thoughts of conservatism scurrying into the back of his mind.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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Most structural components were 3D-printed in Polylactic Acid (PLA), enabling fast iteration and part replacement throughout the build, highlighting the flexibility of rapid prototyping in robotics development.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Retailers claim the digital tags improve efficiency by allowing for rapid, store-wide price updates.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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That could be a signal that the pace of layoffs is accelerating.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Alphabet reported fantastic fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, proof that its eye-popping spending on artificial intelligence is accelerating growth across all its businesses.—
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CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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Erik Duran, 38, was found guilty in the August 2023 death of Eric Duprey, who was speeding away from undercover police along a sidewalk in the Bronx after allegedly being busted for selling them $20 worth of cocaine, trial testimony revealed, the New York Post reported.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The discussion included the city’s restoration of utilities in record time, the simplification and speeding up of permitting, and the active construction of nearly 500 homes in the city, Bass said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Juventus were heavily criticised last year for financing a rebuild with hasty sales of Next Gen graduates like Dean Huijsen and Matias Soule.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Clashes between protesters and federal agents have at times led to hasty arrests and charges, leading some cases to crumble under court scrutiny or be voluntarily dismissed by government prosecutors after more evidence emerges.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Wiener is also pushing new legislation — called the No Kings Act — that would allow people in California to sue federal agents for violating their rights.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Home prices and mortgage rates have soared over the past several years, pushing home ownership out of reach for many Americans.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Coyotes were seen trotting across the frozen Charles River yesterday.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
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The area is so nationally notorious that the Border Patrol chose it to stage an invasion here in July, complete with a literal cavalry of agents trotting down a soccer field where kids usually play while National Guard troops sat inside armored Humvees on Wilshire Boulevard.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Hurrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurrying. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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