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Noun
The principal purpose or theme of a course of action or line of reasoning
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“The main thrust of his message concerns the disregard of the obligations of social justice.”
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A forceful attack or effort
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“The first thrust into the city was from the western front.”
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An act of poking someone or something
“A thrust in his side however caught his attention and he looked down to a frowning Shi who had a scolding look on her face.”
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A sudden or violent lunge forward
“A sweeping thrust from behind knocked her off her feet.”
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The act of stabbing or piercing
“With a single skilled thrust, the delectable morsels were instantly skewered.”
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The propulsive force of a jet or rocket engine
“The goal of a turbofan engine is to produce thrust to drive the airplane forward.”
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The principle on which an idea, activity or process is based on
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Having a strong commitment to a cause
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A sudden forward thrust of the body towards something or someone
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The force per unit area exerted by a fluid against a surface with which it is in contact
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Something that arouses activity or action in someone or something
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The consequences or negative results of a thing or event
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An abrupt rough or violent movement
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The act of physically lowering something
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An act or instance of throwing something
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An action in which one fencer forces the opponent's blade into the diagonally opposite line
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A quick, often unpleasant, tug or shake
Verb
To push suddenly or violently in a specified direction
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“Andrei would thrust forward through the crowd, trying to look at the face of the weeping girl.”
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To stab or pierce something, usually with through
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“He saw one guardsman break through the guard of a knight and thrust his sword through the gleaming breastplate.”
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To elevate or extend in an upward direction or motion
“And if the sunflower had no roots anchoring it to this terrestrial home, it would thrust upward, following its sunward gaze.”
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To suddenly impose, or be imposed with, a burden or responsibility
“Media formats that thrust fame upon ordinary people without special talents can give the impression that anyone can achieve it.”
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To hit or strike, often with one's hand
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To place, fit, or push (something) into something else
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To raise to a higher position or level
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To make, or cause to make, a sudden forward movement
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To push or thrust out
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To cause to move with a jerk
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To move, demolish, or flatten with a bulldozer
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To lay in surrounding matter
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To extend beyond or above a surface
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To inflict something undesirable on someone
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