in a hurry

phrase

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

Examples of in a hurry in a Sentence

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For now, the VIX futures curve is sloped healthily upward into coming months, but things can shift in a hurry. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 Thrust into adulthood in a hurry, their travels take them to the wealthiest and poorest neighborhoods in Lagos, New York City and Italy, where their determination to be free runs into a host of roadblocks. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Ferentz, who became the Big Ten’s winningest coach last season, will find out how good his team is in a hurry. — John Bohnenkamp, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 The Atlanta right-hander was getting outs in a hurry Thursday. — CBS News, 20 Aug. 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 6 Sep. 2026.

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