rusher

noun

rush·​er ˈrə-shər How to pronounce rusher (audio)
Synonyms of rushernext
: one that rushes
especially : ballcarrier

Examples of rusher in a Sentence

He was the team's leading rusher last year.
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Edge rushers continue strongly through the second and third rounds where players such as UCF’s Malachi Lawrence and Michigan’s Derrick Moore expect to be selected. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026 Bailey is a premier talent at a premier position, and talented pass rushers should rightfully be highly coveted. Nick Harris april 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026 Adding another defensive lineman and a pass rusher could be on the docket as well. Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026 Understanding the class The edge rushers run deep. Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rusher

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rusher was in 1618

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“Rusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rusher. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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