rushing

1 of 2

noun

rush·​ing ˈrə-shiŋ 

: the act of advancing a football by running plays : the use of running plays

also : yardage gained by running plays

rushing

2 of 2

present participle of rush entry 2

Examples of rushing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Sophomore Kamario Taylor is a true dual threat with elite arm talent and running capabilities, posting 1,010 total yards (832 passing, 178 rushing), 12 total TDs (one rushing) and one interception with a 68% completion percentage. — Pj Green september 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

One thing that isn’t inflated or overexaggerated is the talent in UCF’s backfield, notably Louisville transfer Duke Watson, who is averaging 11 yards per carry and has 297 rushing yards. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026

Lowry is just behind him with 114 rushing yards to partner his 417 yards in the air. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026

And Iamaleava added 55 rushing yards of his own to the 369 total the offense tallied. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rushing

• blushing
• brushing
• crushing
• gushing
• hushing
• unblushing