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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Gumbs projects slightly better than Sapp, largely due to his lean 6-foot-4 frame that fits the mold of mutant edge rushers the NFL is currently searching for. Noah White, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026 The similarities are striking, as interior pass-rushers who have versatility across the line. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026 There are more than a dozen edge rushers projected to be selected in the first two rounds. Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026 All 32 teams will not grade these edge rushers the same. Jon MacHota, New York Times, 25 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2026.

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