in a hurry

phrase

Synonyms of in a hurrynext
: without delay : as rapidly as possible
the police got there in a hurry

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Signs have long been pointing to an expansion, but now the final piece of the puzzle has all but fallen into place with ESPN reportedly jumping on board; this drastic change to the sport is taking shape in a hurry. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 One thing about this game is that one week can change things in a hurry. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026 Any further struggles from here for USC’s defense could spiral in a hurry. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Slow but steady Central to the argument that the Fed needs to focus on inflation but doesn’t need to be in a hurry for another hike is the stable if unspectacular labor picture. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in a hurry

Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in a hurry was in 1700

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“In a hurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%20hurry. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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