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

If Jeanty can’t play Week 1, the Raiders would have just Washington, a fourth-round rookie, and Laube, who has nine career rushing yards over two seasons. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Lloyd was a third-round pick in 2024 after leading the Trojans with 820 rushing yards and nine touchdowns. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Ryan Ikebe led the wide receiver corps with 959 yards and nine TDs, while Reggie Etheridge led the team with 811 rushing yards and five touchdowns. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Aug. 2026

Maiava has at least four starters back on his offensive line, which will block for a potentially dynamite rushing tandem of Waymond Jordan and King Miller. — Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rushing

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