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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bum's rushes
Noun
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Pair it with tights, knee-high boots, and a denim jacket for an effortlessly put together look.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025 -
A bit further from the wreckage was a leather purse, jacket and a small pair of brown heeled boots next to a broken and bloody plastic chair.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Trade unions are few and attempts to organize are met with threats, firings and, in some cases, violence, the workers said.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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During the McCarthy era, firings came by memo, not trial.—
Alexis Coe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On the other side of the football, edge rusher Brian Burns continued his excellent play with two sacks and three tackles for loss.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Eagles have just 11 sacks through seven games, which is toward the bottom of the league.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Bum's rushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum%27s%20rushes. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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