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

Third-year running back Ollie Gordon has led a solid rushing attack the past two games, and Miami's run blocking has improved. — CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Walker ranks second in the NFL with 87 rushing attempts this year, on pace for 370 this season. — Sam McDowell 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Robinson also has 108 rushing yards, 130 yards on special teams, 12 tackles, a sack and an interception. — Mcclain Baxley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Iamaleava got off to a slow start this season as UCLA relied on its potent rushing attack. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rushing

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