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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Right now, Chop Robinson, the 2024 first-round pick who has a disappointing 10 sacks in two seasons, leads Miami’s pass rushers. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2026 Defensively, the Aggies are replacing 11 players, including starting linebackers, starting edge rushers and a starting cornerback. Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026 On his podcast, Crosby, one of the NFL's elite edge rushers, discussed the whirlwind of emotions of thinking he was headed to a new organization and then leaving still as a member of the Raiders. Adam Thompson, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026 This mock draft has edge rushers off the board with the second, third and fourth selections. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rusher

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Mar. 2026.

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