thrust upwards
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to push suddenly and strongly upwards
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Examples (10)
- The rocket began to thrust upwards into the clear blue sky.
- He thrust his hand upwards to catch the falling ball.
- Jagged mountain peaks thrust upwards through the thick clouds.
- She felt a sudden powerful force thrust upwards from the ground.
- The plant's new shoots thrust upwards, seeking the sunlight.
- Molten magma can thrust upwards to form a new volcano.
- He thrust his chin upwards in a bold gesture of defiance.
- The soldier thrust his spear upwards at the approaching enemy.
- A geyser of water thrust upwards from the broken pipe.
- Modern skyscrapers thrust upwards, dominating the city skyline.