Synonyms for

Hurrying

Verb / ˈhɜ:i:ɪŋ / Another word for hurrying — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Moving or acting with haste; performing something quickly

Synonyms & similar words

delay looksharp hasten rush speeding zip festinate hurry travelrapidly scurrying speed rushing hastening speeding scampering scurrying dashing running flying hightailing zooming galloping bolting scooting darting sprinting hustling expediting accelerating pushing forcing

Example sentences

  1. I am hurrying to finish my homework before dinner.
  2. We are hurrying to catch the train.
  3. The squirrel is hurrying to gather nuts before winter.
  4. The chef is hurrying to prepare the meal before the guests arrive.
  5. The students are hurrying to finish their test before time runs out.

Quotes

  • Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind. The hurrying footsteps die out in the night.
  • The hurrying people have no time for tears.
  • Life is too short to be little. Man is never so manly as when he feels deeply, acts boldly, and expresses himself with frankness and with fervor. Hurrying and lying are disagreeable companions, and will never harmonize with true sincerity.

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