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

In Sunday's 19-9 victory over Miami, Detroit kept the Dolphins out of the end zone and limited them to 182 total yards, including just 77 rushing. — CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

The top-two backs in rushing yards — Bijan Robinson and Kenneth Walker — face off. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026

Running back Chuba Hubbard was reliable again for 79 rushing yards and even a fourth-down catch that kept the Panthers’ hopes alive. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2026

Riley currently leads the nation with 1,241 rushing yards and is among the nation’s best with 11 rushing touchdowns. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rushing

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