rushing

noun

rush·​ing ˈrə-shiŋ How to pronounce rushing (audio)
: the act of advancing a football by running plays : the use of running plays
also : yardage gained by running plays

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Gabriel Aguirre had a rushing TD, returned a kickoff for a score and had two interceptions. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025 Buffalo allowed 238 rushing yards last week, the most in the league. Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 Senior quarterback Quinn Murphy, a Baylor pledge, accounted for all five Liberty Christian touchdowns -- three passing and two rushing -- to spearhead the Warriors’ first victory of the season. Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025 The Lions had 246 total yards and 46 rushing yards against Green Bay. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rushing

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rushing was in 1882

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“Rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rushing. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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