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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bum's rushes
Noun
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Masks, gloves, boots and medications were initially all in short supply.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026 -
Summer afternoon plans often extend into evening, and ankle boots will keep you prepared for wherever the night takes you.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The trio also acknowledged how demoralizing and disheartening the recent spate of firings, and the lack of explanation for them, has been.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Mass firings, communication freezes, political interference in the CDC’s scientific mission and a revolving door of leaders have created a challenging work environment for the CDC’s employees.—
Candice Johnson,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
Noun
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As a junior, Williams recorded 101 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss and five sacks, earning First Team All-Area honors.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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Still, all but Verse (7 ½ sacks last year) are untried.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
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“Bum's rushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum%27s%20rushes. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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