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

Eight different players managed at least one rushing attempt in the game, and 10 players hauled in at least one reception. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Chaz Rodriguez has stepped in at quarterback to pass for 805 yards and 13 touchdowns along with seven touchdowns rushing. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

The offense clicked on all cylinders, with five rushing touchdowns, amid a dominant performance in a 45-24 road win over the Saints on Monday Night Football. — Rod Beard, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026

The pair have combined for 492 rushing yards and five touchdowns this season. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rushing

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