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Recent Examples of bum's rush
Mattis got the bum's rush treatment from Obama, too.
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Fox News, 15 Mar. 2018
Fox News, 15 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bum's rush
Noun
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Guests also love the daily tradition that starts by the fireplace in the main lobby, processes to a ceremonial firing of a replica 19th-century cannon on the edge of Mobile Bay, and finishes with light bites back at the hotel.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The board voted 7-0 after meeting in executive session to consider the firing of Jennifer Honka.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Her pointed-toe boots combined a matte panel through the front with shinier sections along the sides and shaft.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
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Keys got hit with a big boot, causing referee Charles Robinson to check on him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Garrett, a two-time Defensive Player of the Year who turned 30 in December, has raced up the all-time sack list.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The real draw, however, might be a defense that added single-season sack king Myles Garrett and vaunted cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, thereby radically shifting the unit's outlook at its two weakest spots.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Harper shone in a baby pink slip dress, matching cardigan and turquoise heels.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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For the prestigious occasion, Harper wore a pink slip dress with a special connection to her mom Victoria Beckham.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Bloomingdale’s is capitalizing on the bankruptcy and downsizing of Saks Global.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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And yet, even after the stress, the downsizing and the compromises, Giangreco still believes taking the first leap to move was worth it.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bum's rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum%27s%20rush. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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