Thrust and Upthrust

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Thrust verb - To move or extend upward.

Usage example: the butte thrusts up 300 feet from the floor of the valley

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Upthrust and thrust are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upthrust" instead the word "Thrust" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Word: thrusting

Upthrust noun - Geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building.

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Thrust and upthrust are semantically related. You can use "Thrust" instead the word "Upthrust" as a noun or a verb.

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