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
Embers ‘falling like rain’ Looking out to the backyard, Tanner saw embers drift down slowly, then in haste.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
This climate emergency is dire: tens of thousands have lost their homes, many had to evacuate in haste leaving behind their valuables and pets.
—Jessica Mendoza, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
In their haste to score points and politicize one of the worst natural disasters in California history, most haven’t even bothered offering the ritual hopes and prayers.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
In the frantic haste to get to safety, roadways became impassable when scores of people abandoned their vehicles and fled on foot, some toting suitcases.
—Jaimie Ding, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
This climate emergency is dire: tens of thousands have lost their homes, many had to evacuate in haste leaving behind their valuables and pets.
—Jessica Mendoza, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
In their haste to score points and politicize one of the worst natural disasters in California history, most haven’t even bothered offering the ritual hopes and prayers.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
In the frantic haste to get to safety, roadways became impassable when scores of people abandoned their vehicles and fled on foot, some toting suitcases.
—Jaimie Ding, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haste
Noun
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As Lee ran at full speed towards the wall, manager Bob Melvin admitted that he was reminded of the injury that ended Lee’s rookie year nine months prior.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Power up the device, select a massage speed, then glide the tool from the center of the chin toward the ear, from the tip of the nose to the temple, and across the forehead on both sides of the face.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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This team is still rock solid on defense and brings the hustle nightly, but the late-game offense has been brutal recently.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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From negotiating with union leaders to brushing shoulders with political powerhouses, the book dives deep into the relentless hustle required to take cannabis from dispensary counters to Wall Street.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Aero rakes are equipped with multiple Kiel probes that measure the air pressure and velocity at different points around the car.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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So far, Nuñez has been around 94-95 with his velocity in bullpens.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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In the rush to build new homes after World War II, suburban developments and highways and school systems powered the post-war economic revival.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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The rapper's music is gaining on the charts by leaps and bounds as millions of people around the country rush to stream and purchase everything from his discography.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Trying to implement changes in a hurry can have disastrous results.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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As Musk says, EVs (and hybrids) are coming on strong across the globe, and if the president takes serious action against them, U.S. automakers will become uncompetitive in a hurry.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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The week’s snow forecast starts Wednesday, as chances for precipitation are at 40% with below-freezing temperatures all day, reaching a high near 28.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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Parts of Virginia and West Virginia hit with up to a foot of snow this week were facing a fast melt along with rain and mixed precipitation.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Haste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haste. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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