thrust up

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to push something upward

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Examples (10)

  • The plant thrust up through the cracks in the pavement.
  • He thrust his fist up in a gesture of defiance.
  • The geyser suddenly thrust up a column of hot water.
  • She thrust her head up, looking around cautiously.
  • The new skyscraper seemed to thrust up from the city skyline.
  • With a mighty roar, the rocket thrust up into the sky.
  • A sharp pain thrust up her leg.
  • The emerging leader thrust up from the ranks of the rebels.
  • He thrust the heavy box up onto the shelf.
  • The mountain peak thrust up majestically into the clouds.