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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The same is true for offensive tackles trying to prevent pass rushers from reaching the quarterback. American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026 Bain’s arms are tied for the third shortest among edge rushers in at-the-Combine measurements since 1999, according to the website Mock Draftable. Sam McDowell February 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026 After transferring from Stanford to Texas Tech last year, Bailey became one of the nation’s premier edge rushers. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026 Pass rushers DeMarcus Ware (Denver) and DeMarcus Lawrence (Seattle) won titles after leaving the Cowboys. Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2026.

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