thrust
Third Person
thrusts
Present Participle
thrusting
Past Tense
thrust
Past Participle
thrust
1
to push an object or person with considerable strength and speed
transitive
- The knight thrust his sword into the enemy, swiftly defeating his opponent.
- The hiker thrust his walking stick into the ground to maintain balance on the steep trail.
- In the emergency, the lifeguard swiftly thrust the rescue buoy toward the struggling swimmer.
- With excitement, the child thrust the toy airplane into the air, pretending it was soaring through the sky.
- To clear a path, the construction crew thrust the bulldozer through the dense underbrush.
2
to impose or force someone forcefully
transitive
- The manager thrust the new project onto the overwhelmed employee.
- The difficult decision was thrust upon the family when they had to choose a suitable healthcare plan.
- The teacher thrust the complex assignment onto the students, pushing them to think critically.
- The legal issues were thrust upon the defendant, requiring them to hire a defense attorney.
- The role of leadership was thrust upon him when the CEO suddenly resigned.
3
to move forward with strength and determination
- The ship thrust through the waves, making its way into the open sea.
- Eager to explore, the hikers thrust through the dense forest, forging their own path.
- The bulldozer thrust forward, clearing debris from the construction site.
- With determination, the cyclist thrust up the steep hill, conquering the challenging ascent.
- The protest march thrust through the city streets, drawing attention to social justice issues.
4
to put someone in a position or give them a role
transitive
- The manager thrust the new recruit into a leadership role, challenging them to take charge.
- The unexpected opportunity thrust him into the position of project manager.
- The sudden turn of events thrust her into a spokesperson role for the community.
- The unexpected absence of the team captain thrust a junior player into a leadership role.
- Facing a staffing shortage, the company had to thrust employees into unfamiliar roles temporarily.
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5
to pierce through something forcefully
transitive
- The knight thrust his sword into the enemy's armor, delivering a precise blow.
- With precision, the chef thrust the knife into the ripe melon, cleanly splitting it in half.
- The spearfisher thrust the harpoon into the water, aiming for a successful catch.
- The surgeon carefully thrust the scalpel into the patient's abdomen, performing the delicate procedure.
- The ice climber had to thrust the ice pick securely into the frozen wall to ascend the slope.
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6
to force one's way into a space
- The crowded elevator doors opened, and people tried to thrust in before it closed again.
- Eager to catch the last train, commuters thrust into the crowded subway car.
- The performer finished their act, and the audience began to thrust out of the small venue.
- The enthusiastic fans thrust into the concert venue, eager to secure a spot near the stage.
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7
to move or soar forcefully in an upward direction
- The rocket engines thrust upward, propelling the spacecraft into orbit.
- The tree branches thrust towards the sky, creating a natural canopy.
- In the thrilling roller coaster ride, the cars suddenly thrust upward on a steep incline.
- The hot air balloon slowly thrust upward as the burners released heated air.
- The emerging skyscraper thrusts upward, dominating the city skyline.
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