Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bum's rushes
Noun
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At a recent show the ringleader wore a red dirndl with gray knee socks and black ankle boots.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026 -
Will there be boots on the ground in Iran?—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But amid mass firings and shifting priorities, that role has waned.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Six months later, the initial fervor that motivated widespread firings seems remote.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In 12 games last season, Mack, 35, had 5½ sacks and 32 tackles, playing a key role alongside Tuli Tuipulotu and Odafe Oweh in spearheading the Chargers’ pass rush and softening the blow of Joey Bosa’s exit from the unit.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Bitonio allowed just two sacks in 686 pass-blocking snaps in Cleveland last season, per PFF, and would help plug interior pressure that plagued Maye in the postseason.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Bum's rushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum%27s%20rushes. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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