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noun

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Recent Examples of thrust
Verb
Five years ago, when the world was thrust into the devastation of the pandemic, the composer Michael Hersch embarked on what would become a twenty-nine-piece song cycle. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025 But the fires destroyed thousands of homes, suddenly thrusting many people into the rental market. Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
The first officer, who was flying the plane, pulled back the thrust levers to decrease engine thrust. Sam Sweeney, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2025 Any time he is injured, Bayern’s entire left-side needs to be rewired and loses much of its thrust. Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thrust
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrust
Verb
  • The upcoming show will explore the story of Black dandyism as a sartorial declaration and a tool for pushing (and examining) social and political change, both historically and in contemporary society.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The Justice Department is pushing for several changes, Dahlquist said on Monday during the trial.
    Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • These luxe hydrogel eye masks, infused with antioxidant-rich colloidal gold and soothing rose damask extract, brighten and boost radiance in the delicate under-eye area.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The country’s Kospi stock index rose 0.56% after the announcement, while the won weakened 0.58% to trade at 1,422 against the dollar.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • So the buzzer has buzzed on Mr. Throwback, and no half-court heave (of which Curry can seemingly make as easy as a layup) is here to save it.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The 1983 team should’ve done it, if not for Dereck Whittenburg’s heave, Lorenzo Charles’ dunk and Jim Valvano’s mad dash.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Cody then admitted to shoving his son and that a fight ensued between all parties.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2025
  • When his son stepped in between Balmer and his wife, Balmer allegedly shoved his son out of the way and then punched his wife with a closed fist.
    Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Then the band climbed into the hot dog, briefly reclaimed from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and soared around the arena.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Apple, which relies on a supply chain based largely in China, saw shares climb 2.2%.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • She's recently had to cope with a considerable amount of upheaval due to the work being done on the property.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Pinpointing the traits that boost survivorship during more stable periods and times of planetary upheaval might help scientists and conservationists protect today’s most vulnerable species.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The Ontario Home Builders’ Association warned last month that tariffs and counter-tariffs on steel and aluminum products would likely drive up the costs of construction materials, making building and buying new homes more expensive, worsening the housing affordability issue.
    Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Atlanta took advantage, with Trae Young driving for a layup to tie the score at 106 with 1.3 seconds remaining and force overtime.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • John compared Autumn Variations to his own downtempo, plaintive 1970 album Tumbleweed Connection—and reminded him his music career should not be thought of as a constantly ascending escalator.
    Andrew R. Chow, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
  • As Neo has ascended, Partovi has not been afraid to call out the competition.
    Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025

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“Thrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrust. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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