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hurry

[hur-ee, huhr-ee] / ˈhɜr i, ˈhʌr i /
NOUN
speed in action, motion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
haste
STRONG
bustle celerity commotion dash dispatch drive expedition expeditiousness flurry precipitance precipitateness precipitation promptitude push quickness rush rustle scurry speediness swiftness urgency
Antonyms
STRONG
calm calmness quiet slowing slowness
WEAK
delay procrastination rest stall wait
VERB
act, move speedily
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dash hasten hustle jog rush scoot scurry whirl whisk zip
STRONG
accelerate barrel beeline bestir breeze bullet burst bustle drive expedite fleet flit fly goad haste nip push quicken race rip rocket roll run sally smoke speed spur urge whish whiz
WEAK
be quick dig in get a move on go like lightning hurry up lose no time make haste make short work of make time make tracks shake a leg speed up step on it step on the gas turn on steam
Antonyms
STRONGEST
procrastinate slow
STRONG
cease check decelerate delay discourage dissuade halt hinder repress retard stop walk
WEAK
dally dawdle rest stall wait

Example Sentences

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For now, Williams signaled, he is in no hurry to support adjustments to the Fed’s interest-rate target, which has held steady at 3.5% to 3.75% since December.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

By turning to him, Rodríguez is signaling that she is in no hurry to pursue a democratic overhaul, according to analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Myles Garrett is in a hurry to become the greatest pass rusher in NFL history.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

For a side and fanbase who have endured plenty this season, this was a night they will not forget in a hurry.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

She wished Mommy and Daddy would hurry up and come and take her home.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret