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

Keenum finished the game an efficient 24-of-34 for 247 yards with two touchdowns through the air, and oh yeah, his first rushing touchdown since 2019. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The duo — along with the legs of QB Aaron Philo, who is active in the read option — help place the Gators 11th in the country with 260 rushing yards a game. — Pj Green september 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Sadiq is the first Jets rookie tight end to record both a rushing and receiving touchdown in the same season. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

The Terrapins did play without their two top tailbacks and finished with just 39 rushing yards. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rushing

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