Synonyms for

Thrusting

Verb / ˈθrʌstɪŋ / Another word for thrusting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To push suddenly and strongly

Synonyms & similar words

squeeze poke hurl force pushup throw shove stuff poking jab lunge hurtle pierce jabbing thrust poking jabbing impelling driving ramming forcing propelling shoving thumping punching pressing thrust propulsion thrust-out pushing jutting thrusting-out thrust-out thrust-up thrust-forward

Example sentences

  1. She was thrusting her hand into the cookie jar.
  2. He was thrusting the ball towards the goalpost.
  3. The rocket was thrusting through the atmosphere.
  4. The wrestler was thrusting his opponent out of the ring.
  5. She was thrusting the key into the lock.

Quotes

  • I thrust my hands in the air and wave them like I just don't care.
  • He thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.
  • The pen is mightier than the sword if the sword is very short, and the pen is very sharp.

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