as in rushed
acting or done with excessive or careless speed hurried shoppers who grab the wrong items ate a hurried meal
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as in accelerated
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 sped
to proceed or move quickly if we hurry, we'll make the four o'clock train
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Recent Examples of hurried
Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026 No desks stacked with laptops, no hurried haggling over prices in tight booths, no sense that collectors were racing against the clock. —Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026 The men disappeared inside and hurried up to the fifth floor. —Steven Levingston, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hurried
Adjective
Interviews are typically hurried affairs, a business transaction more than anything else, with a strict time limit. —Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026 No desks stacked with laptops, no hurried haggling over prices in tight booths, no sense that collectors were racing against the clock. —Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
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The district was represented by general counsel Devora Navera Reed as well as by an outside counsel who hurried to the scene. —Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026 The men disappeared inside and hurried up to the fifth floor. —Steven Levingston, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hurried
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurried
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As immigration officers arrested her six weeks ago, through tears and a rushed goodbye, Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez had a request for her daughter.— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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Little emphasized the need to ease property taxes in a letter accompanying his signature but criticized Moyle’s approach as rushed and overly complex.— Mark Dee March 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
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At Cedarvale Winery in Logan Township, New Jersey, fourth-generation farmer Ed Gaventa said early warmth has also accelerated growth in his vineyards — raising concerns as temperatures drop.— Eva Andersen, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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With the 20-shop agreement, RBH qualifies for the brand’s 50/50 Large Area Developer Incentive Program, an initiative designed to support franchise partners committed to accelerated and multi-unit growth.— Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
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Product development has already been sped up with TickPick’s support, according to Brennan.— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Charges say Steward sped through a red light and hit another vehicle at the intersection of Emerson and 26th avenues.— WCCO Staff, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Filers who beat the deadline will position themselves for hasty refunds.— Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Guard against a hasty response.— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
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As the quarrel turned physical, the woman pushed Smith to the ground, witnesses told police.— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Hayslett has pushed Marzullo to be aware of pitches on the outside corner.— Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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All three Mets runners scored as Baty scurried to third with a triple.— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
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With Game 3 of the World Series underway at Dodger Stadium last October, a few folks scurried across a pedestrian bridge with LED lights and blue glow sticks.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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The ultimate goal is never an impulsive diagnosis.— Lucy Jones April 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
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For svn4vr, a devout Christian whose music grapples with the demands of faith, the impulsive workflow conveys a religious fervor.— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
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The measure cleared the Senate by voice vote, without a formal roll call, as Congress raced to meet a Monday deadline.— Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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While the Avs raced to a historic 31-2-7 start, there were some mixed results in the second half of the season.— Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Hurried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/hurried. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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