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Plural for the principal purpose or theme of a course of action or line of reasoning
“The main thrust of his message concerns the disregard of the obligations of social justice.”
Plural for a forceful attack or effort
“The first thrust into the city was from the western front.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for a sudden or violent lunge forward
“A sweeping thrust from behind knocked her off her feet.”
Plural for the act of stabbing or piercing
“With a single skilled thrust, the delectable morsels were instantly skewered.”
Plural for the propulsive force of a jet or rocket engine
“The goal of a turbofan engine is to produce thrust to drive the airplane forward.”
Plural for having a strong commitment to a cause
Plural for a sudden forward thrust of the body towards something or someone
Plural for the force per unit area exerted by a fluid against a surface with which it is in contact
Plural for something that arouses activity or action in someone or something
Plural for the consequences or negative results of a thing or event
Plural for an abrupt rough or violent movement
Plural for the act of physically lowering something
Plural for an act or instance of throwing something
Plural for an action in which one fencer forces the opponent's blade into the diagonally opposite line
Plural for a quick, often unpleasant, tug or shake
To push suddenly or violently in a specified direction
“Andrei would thrust forward through the crowd, trying to look at the face of the weeping girl.”
To stab or pierce something, usually with through
“He saw one guardsman break through the guard of a knight and thrust his sword through the gleaming breastplate.”
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.”
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.”
To hit or strike, often with one's hand
To place, fit, or push (something) into something else
To raise to a higher position or level
To make, or cause to make, a sudden forward movement
To push or thrust out
To cause to move with a jerk
To move, demolish, or flatten with a bulldozer
To lay in surrounding matter
To extend beyond or above a surface
To inflict something undesirable on someone
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