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thrust

[thruhst] / θrʌst /
NOUN
point of communication
Synonyms
STRONGEST
core gist upshot
STRONG
burden effect meaning meat pith purport sense short substance
Antonyms
WEAK
pull
NOUN
forward movement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
impetus momentum
STRONG
advance blitz boost drive impulsion jump lunge onset onslaught poke pressure prod propulsion punch push shove stab whack wham
Antonyms
STRONG
decrease discouragement
WEAK
pull
VERB
push hard
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dig elbow heave interject jab lob lunge nudge plunge poke propel punch shove sink sling smack stab stick
STRONG
advance assail assault attack boost buck butt chuck chunk clip clout crowd cut drive embed fire force hump impale impel jam jostle nick peg pierce pitch press prod put railroad ram run toss transfix urge wham
WEAK
bear down pour it on push forward
Antonyms
STRONGEST
increase rise
STRONG
bore decrease discourage dissuade halt repress retreat stop surrender yield
WEAK
pull

Example Sentences

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For a heavy passenger plane to take-off it requires a balance of several forces, including gravity, lift, thrust and drag.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Horizon’s name was thrust into the news this week as the company announced a string of partnerships.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

But he’s worried that means the rebound has not been sufficiently broad-based as only one of five technical gauges he calls “breadth thrust indicators” has generated a buy signal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Wayne Rooney and Luke Littler both know what it is like to be thrust into the limelight at a young age.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“Maybe, but I need you to look into this more ” Mr. Lewin thrust a finger at me.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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