out·rush
ˈau̇t-ˌrəsh 
: an act or an instance of rushing out : a rapid outflow
… the outrush of people to the West was threatening to bring about the collapse of the East German state …—
Neal Asherson
Neal Ashersonan outrush of water from the pipe
out·rush
ˌau̇t-ˈrəsh
outrushed; outrushing; outrushes
American football
: to rush for more yards than (see rush entry 2 sense 5a)
His performance helped Florida outrush Georgia … 258 yards to 69 …—Jordan McPherson
Jordan McPhersonHis offensive line has been shoddy and the running game around him a bust—the Browns have been outrushed this season, 730 yards to 411 yards.—Thomas George
Thomas GeorgeExamples of outrush in a Sentence
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Ryan McFadden, baltimoresun.com, 20 Nov. 2021
The Irish were shockingly outrushed by the Panthers, 158-72, and committed three turnovers (two fumbles and one interception).
—Tyler James, Indianapolis Star, 2 May 2020
The Irish ended up outrushing their hosts, 215-15, in only the second non-conference home loss in then-Sooners’ coach Bob Stoops 14 seasons in Oklahoma at the time.
—Eric Hansen, Indianapolis Star, 28 Jan. 2020
Last season both wide receiver Braden Lenzy (200 yards) and then-backup QB Phil Jurkovec (130) outrushed Armstrong (122) — in fewer carries and in the same number or fewer games.
—Eric Hansen, Indianapolis Star, 3 Mar. 2020
But the Chiefs easily outrushed the Titans on Sunday.
—Barry Wilner, Houston Chronicle, 19 Jan. 2020
Stefanski’s offense was outgained 308 yards to 147, and outrushed 186 yards to 21.
—Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland, 12 Jan. 2020
And the running game showed physicality in outrushing Iowa State 208-45.
—Eric Hansen, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2019
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Maryland managed to outrush Michigan 181-151, joining Rutgers and Michigan State as the only teams to do so this season.
—Ryan McFadden, baltimoresun.com, 20 Nov. 2021
The Irish were shockingly outrushed by the Panthers, 158-72, and committed three turnovers (two fumbles and one interception).
—Tyler James, Indianapolis Star, 2 May 2020
The Irish ended up outrushing their hosts, 215-15, in only the second non-conference home loss in then-Sooners’ coach Bob Stoops 14 seasons in Oklahoma at the time.
—Eric Hansen, Indianapolis Star, 28 Jan. 2020
Last season both wide receiver Braden Lenzy (200 yards) and then-backup QB Phil Jurkovec (130) outrushed Armstrong (122) — in fewer carries and in the same number or fewer games.
—Eric Hansen, Indianapolis Star, 3 Mar. 2020
But the Chiefs easily outrushed the Titans on Sunday.
—Barry Wilner, Houston Chronicle, 19 Jan. 2020
Stefanski’s offense was outgained 308 yards to 147, and outrushed 186 yards to 21.
—Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland, 12 Jan. 2020
And the running game showed physicality in outrushing Iowa State 208-45.
—Eric Hansen, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2019
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“Outrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outrush. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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