100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "thrust"
Definition
Thrust (verb): To push or drive something with force; to extend or project something forward or outward.
Synonyms
- Push
- Drive
- Propel
- Shove
- Jab
- Ram
- Impel
- Launch
- Force
Antonyms
- Pull
- Retreat
- Withdraw
- Recede
- Draw back
Examples
- He thrust his hand into the air to ask a question.
- The knight thrust his sword forward in defense.
- She thrust the door open, eager to enter.
- The athlete thrust himself forward at the finish line.
- The chef thrust the knife into the chopping board.
- In anger, he thrust the book across the table.
- The wind thrust the leaves all around the garden.
- The child thrust his toy into his friend’s hands.
- The climber thrust his pick into the ice for a better grip.
- She thrust her opinion into the heated debate.
- He thrust the ball towards the goal with great force.
- The speaker thrust his ideas into the minds of the audience.
- The dog thrust its nose into the bag, searching for treats.
- In a fit of excitement, she thrust her arms around him.
- The soldier thrust his bayonet forward in training.
- The artist thrust colors onto the canvas with passion.
- He thrust the envelope into the mailbox hurriedly.
- The wave thrust itself against the rocky shore.
- She thrust her foot down to stop the car.
- The actor thrust his chest out proudly after the performance.
- The speaker thrust his voice to be heard over the crowd.
- He thrust his hand into the pocket to find his keys.
- The manager thrust the report into the hands of his assistant.
- She thrust the curtain aside to see outside.
- The crowd thrust forward to catch a glimpse of the parade.
- He thrust the chair away in frustration.
- The tree branch thrust through the window during the storm.
- She thrust her opinion into the discussion without hesitation.
- The soldier thrust forward to protect his comrades.
- The teacher thrust the textbook into the student’s hands.
- He thrust his bike down the hill with great speed.
- The toddler thrust his toys everywhere in excitement.
- The coach thrust the player into the game at the last moment.
- She thrust her leg forward while dancing.
- The earthquake thrust the ground upward suddenly.
- He thrust his laptop into his bag before leaving.
- The magician thrust the wand into the air for effect.
- The bull thrust its horns at the matador.
- She thrust her way through the crowd to reach the stage.
- The artist thrust his brush into vibrant paint.
- He thrust the door shut behind him to block out the noise.
- The child thrust his face underwater to see the fish.
- The politician thrust his policies into the spotlight.
- She thrust her chin up defiantly.
- The wind thrust the boat onto the shore.
- He thrust the steering wheel to avoid the obstacle.
- The crowd thrust their hands in the air during the concert.
- She thrust her ideas forward with confidence.
- The knight thrust his lance at the target.
- He thrust the pages of the book together.
- The boxer thrust his fists towards his opponent.
- She thrust the suitcase into the trunk of the car.
- The dog thrust its toy back to its owner.
- He thrust the microphone closer to his mouth.
- The artist thrust the paintbrush across the canvas.
- She thrust the papers into the filing cabinet.
- The wind thrust the kite high into the sky.
- He thrust his way past the barriers.
- The explorer thrust the flag into the ground upon reaching the summit.
- She thrust her thoughts onto the paper.
- The student thrust the report into the teacher's hands.
- The athlete thrust his body into the final stretch.
- He thrust his head out of the window for fresh air.
- The wave thrust the boat sideways.
- She thrust her hand forward in greeting.
- The chef thrust a spatula into the sizzling pan.
- The dancer thrust her leg into the air gracefully.
- He thrust his foot against the accelerator.
- The soldier thrust his shield forward to block the attack.
- The parent thrust the child into the pool for a swim.
- She thrust her phone into her pocket.
- He thrust himself into his work after the breakup.
- The athlete thrust his weight forward to gain momentum.
- She thrust the curtain back to let in the light.
- The climber thrust his hand up to grab the ledge.
- The artist thrust the palette knife into the paint.
- He thrust his words into the conversation passionately.
- The teacher thrust his finger at the map to point out the location.
- She thrust her foot down to stop the bike.
- The wind thrust the leaves into a swirling dance.
- He thrust his chest out to show confidence.
- The director thrust his vision into the film.
- She thrust the cake into the oven with care.
- The athlete thrust the javelin into the air.
- He thrust the dog’s leash into his hand.
- The signal thrust the car into motion.
- She thrust the ball towards her teammate.
- The climber thrust his foot into the foothold.
- He thrust the rope to his friend on the other side.
- The artist thrust his vision onto the canvas.
- She thrust the toy into the child’s hands to keep them occupied.
- The runner thrust his body forward at the sound of the gun.
- He thrust his arms into the air in victory.
- The wind thrust the snow into the air around them.
- She thrust the book back onto the shelf.
- The knight thrust his sword into the ground.
- He thrust the map into her hands for guidance.
- The child thrust his face into the pillow.
- The wave thrust the boat back towards the shore.
- She thrust her way into the front of the line.