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

The Gophers tumbled to last in the conference in 2025 in total rushing, and only Wisconsin ranked lower than them in yards per attempt. — CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

The unit’s biggest weakness in 2025 was stopping the run, allowing more than 160 rushing yards per game. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

The Rams’ defensive line broke into the backfield on a second-quarter rushing play Saturday afternoon, but that was actually part of the Chiefs’ blueprint. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

In the preseason opener, Davis led all Cowboys ball-carriers with 39 rushing yards on seven attempts. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rushing

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