thrust upward

Frequency: 6.34.9 per million words

To push suddenly and strongly in an upward direction.

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Examples (10)

  • The powerful engines thrust the rocket upward into the sky.
  • With a sudden jolt, the submarine began to thrust upward towards the surface.
  • The geyser thrusts hot water and steam upward with immense force.
  • The newly constructed tower seemed to thrust upward, dominating the skyline.
  • He thrust his fist upward in a gesture of defiance.
  • After the rain, the young shoots began to thrust upward through the soil.
  • Her ambition seemed to thrust her upward in the company.
  • The strong currents thrust the buoy upward from the depths.
  • A sudden surge of hope thrust upward within her.
  • The hydraulic lift mechanism began to thrust the heavy platform upward.