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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The former Bronco is having a career year with the Cowboys, with two games above 115 rushing yards, and had a 66-yard burst against the Jets. Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025 That is, unless star tailback Bijan Robinson decides to break the rushing record against this porous Dolphins defense. Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025 Nettles led Summit with 112 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025 Alabama held the Tigers to 163 rushing yards, while Auburn stuffed the run to 91 yards behind its strong blitz attack. Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.

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