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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bum's rushes
Noun
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Reviewers say the boots have a great grip, even on slick sidewalks, and love that the higher shaft helps block out splashes and snowbanks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026 -
Shop from cute shoe selections like these versatile hiking boots and these hybrid slipper boots that will keep your feet nice and toasty.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The company also argues that accidental firings happen with all manufacturers’ pistols.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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In that round of firings, 85 percent of the people were making less than $20 an hour.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The senior finished his high school career with ownership of a series of school records, including tackles (314), sacks (33) and overall starts (50).—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Westminster’s Noah Pedraza had two sacks for the North and Brandon Urzua of Los Alamitos added one.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Bum's rushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum%27s%20rushes. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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