BUM-RUSHES Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

bum-rushes

verb

present tense third-person singular of bum-rush

as in descends (on or upon)

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Verb

Toward Tuanzebe and the rest of the team that mobs him.

— Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026

Definition of mobs

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The ride is expected to rely heavily on 3D effects and high-definition screens, but Strong made clear that there will indeed be large-scale physical sets on the ride.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Tolbert, Atwell and Tahj Washington were used in three receiver sets on Miami’s second possession.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of sets on

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Anyone who assaults law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

— Christina Fan, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Any passenger who assaults, threatens, intimidates or interferes with airline crew members can lead to penalties of up to $43,658 per violation, according to the FAA.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 3 May 2026

Definition of assaults

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Still, Hafley’s defense swarms the Raiders and is too much to overcome.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Before the gaggle of girls swarms her apartment, there’s a sweet moment when Steve drops his daughter off early, and the two divorcees engage in some flirty banter over pizza prep.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 June 2026

Definition of swarms

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In humans, the rabies virus, transmitted in the saliva of an infected animal, is a serious and fatal disease that attacks the central nervous system.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The hydrogen peroxide treatment then attacks the remaining dye-cotton linkages and removes residual color.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of attacks

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In the character's final scene, as the DEA raids her rural compound, Laurie ties a rope around her neck and jumps from the roof of her home.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
In the meantime, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) finally raids Laurie's property, thanks to the intel Rue had been giving them.

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 1 June 2026

Definition of raids

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Put more simply, QBI takes into account passes, rushes, scrambles, sacks, turnovers and anything else that happens when the football is in the quarterback’s hands.

— Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
An already small venue has been reduced in size even further as the club rushes through expansion to reach the league minimum of 15,000 capacity by the spring.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of rushes

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