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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2
as in scurrying
to proceed or move quickly
if we hurry, we'll make the four o'clock train
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Adjective
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The rapid rise of ransomware attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities and data breaches has created an environment of persistent uncertainty, leaving organizations grappling with how to stay resilient in the face of evolving threats.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Since taking office, the Trump administration has implemented rapid, significant changes to United States immigration policy.—
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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With re-accelerating inflation on the horizon, another 5%+ inflation over the next four years could easily see gold at $5,000 an ounce.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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These changes disrupt the body's delicate anabolic-catabolic balance, with testosterone promoting tissue growth and libido and cortisol accelerating breakdown and stress responses.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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With the MacBook Air launching earlier than the iPhone SE and ahead of the next Apple Intelligence update, this points to a press release launch and Apple pushing its consumer laptops further into the background.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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That presents some planning opportunities, including possibly pushing some SALT payments into 2026.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Weiss and his allies were outvoted 4-3 by those wanting a hasty, truncated search.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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Some of those pages have been restored, with a Pentagon official telling NPR that the military's review of images, stories and social media posts has been too hasty in some respects.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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The reaction to Trump's tariffs was swift, with Wall Street suffering its worst day since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in earlier this month, sending shockwaves through global financial markets.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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The fallout at the Ivy League school has been swift – and the consequences will be enormous, scientists have warned.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For our running example of Google Ads, there are countless tools that will analyze your bidding strategy, ad content and more, digesting the numerous metrics provided by Google Ads into a simpler strategic direction.—
Nisha Talagala,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Comedian Tig Notaro hosted the awards (which streamed on Twitch) and had the audience laughing at a running bit about how, despite having hosted several podcasts in the past and currently hosting Handsome with Fortune Feimster and Mae Martin, wasn’t nominated for any awards.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
19 Dec. 2024
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While officials insisted all 200-plus deportees who were sent to El Salvador on March 15 were members of the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA), the AEA allowed speedy removal without a court hearing.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Isaacman’s confirmation hearing - set to be live-streamed and chaired by Senator Ted Cruz, a powerful booster of NASA’s space advances - could lead to speedy approval by the full Senate for his ascent to head the globe’s premier aerospace agency.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Hurrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurrying. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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