Looking for synonyms for in a rush? We’ve got you covered!
Here’s a list of other ways to say in a rush.
- In a hurry
- Pressed for time
- Running late
- On a tight schedule
- Hurrying
- Rushed
- Under time pressure
- In a time crunch
- Speeding
- Racing against the clock
- In haste
- Scrambling
- Time-strapped
- On the clock
- Pushing the deadline
Want to learn how to say in a rush professionally? Keep reading for examples and use cases.
1. In a Hurry
Appropriate for situations where someone needs to move or act quickly.
- Example: We’re in a hurry to finalize the report before the client meeting this afternoon.
2. Pressed for Time
Used when there is a limited amount of time to complete a task or reach a location.
- Example: I’m pressed for time to finish the quarterly review before the deadline.
3. Running Late
Suitable for situations where someone is behind their intended schedule.
- Example: I’m running late for the conference call due to unexpected traffic.
4. On a Tight Schedule
Appropriate for scenarios with very little flexibility in timing.
- Example: We’re on a tight schedule to get the product launch ready by next month.
5. Hurrying
Used to describe moving quickly or with urgency.
- Example: I’m hurrying to complete the revisions on the proposal.
6. Rushed
Suitable for actions or work performed in a hurry, potentially compromising on quality.
- Example: The presentation felt rushed and lacked the depth we were aiming for.
7. Under Time Pressure
Describes situations where there is a significant constraint on time.
- Example: We’re under time pressure to make a decision about the merger today.
8. In a Time Crunch
Appropriate for situations where there is a critical shortage of time.
- Example: I’m in a time crunch to analyze the financial data before our meeting.
9. Speeding
Used more figuratively to describe working or moving very quickly.
- Example: We’re speeding through the setup process to have everything ready for the launch.
10. Racing Against the Clock
Suitable for situations where time is running out to complete something important.
- Example: The team is racing against the clock to resolve the system errors before the deadline.
11. In Haste
Used to indicate actions taken quickly, often too quickly.
- Example: In haste to submit the bid, we overlooked a critical requirement.
12. Scrambling
Describes a situation of hurriedly trying to do something, often in a disorganized manner.
- Example: We’re scrambling to find a replacement speaker for the event next week.
13. Time-Strapped
Appropriate for situations where there is a lack of sufficient time.
- Example: Being time-strapped, I had to delegate the project analysis to my assistant.
14. On the Clock
Used to indicate that time is being strictly measured against a task.
- Example: We’re on the clock to provide customer support responses within 24 hours.
15. Pushing the Deadline
Suitable for situations where work is being completed very close to or at the deadline.
- Example: We’re pushing the deadline to get all the features included in the software update.
