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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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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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
On the opposite corner, a herd of schoolchildren swarms a local television reporter.

— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026

Definition of swarms

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Greenidge, an award-winning public historian, refuted all charges, and told the New York Times that attacks on her scholarship were racially motivated.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
However, when Duffy attacks Marcus during a confrontation with Slough House agents, Louisa hits the chief of the Dogs in the head, leaving him in a coma.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 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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