rushing

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

Examples of rushing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Gophers tumbled to last in the conference in 2025 in total rushing, and only Wisconsin ranked lower than them in yards per attempt. — CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

The unit’s biggest weakness in 2025 was stopping the run, allowing more than 160 rushing yards per game. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

The Rams’ defensive line broke into the backfield on a second-quarter rushing play Saturday afternoon, but that was actually part of the Chiefs’ blueprint. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

In the preseason opener, Davis led all Cowboys ball-carriers with 39 rushing yards on seven attempts. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rushing

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