thrusting

NOUN

cast

Synonyms

STRONGEST

casting

STRONG

ejection expulsion fling flinging heave heaving hurl hurling launching lob lobbing pitch pitching projection propulsion shooting sling slinging thrust toss tossing

Antonyms

WEAK

catch keeping retention

NOUN

penetration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

infiltration seepage

STRONG

diffusion entrance ingress insertion invasion osmosis perforation

WEAK

forcing piercing punching stabbing

Antonyms

WEAK

departure egress evacuation

NOUN

push

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance assault attack drive effort offensive thrust

STRONG

bearing blow butt charge driving energy exerting exertion forcing impact jolt lean mass nudge onset poke prod propulsion shove shoving straining weight

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hesitation

STRONG

idleness laziness

WEAK

discouragement disinterest pull

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As amiable as the movie is from the jump, it wastes no time thrusting viewers into a world in complete peril, refusing to sugarcoat the modern realities of a once-robust industry.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

But it’s also thrusting a decades-old accounting debate back into the spotlight.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

Its thrusting imperiousness isn’t confidence but an admission of defeat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Dozens of islanders waited behind barriers to welcome Prince William, with one woman thrusting her baby grandson Joaquim Monteiro into his arms.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

Mr. Curtain said, thrusting the red helmet from his head and looking toward the window.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

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