Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bum-rushing
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So why isn’t the ocean swarming with insects?—
Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026 -
The neighbors said their quiet street northeast of Philadelphia was swarming with police on Sunday, March 8, as officers and a SWAT vehicle arrived at the Balats home and ordered everyone inside to walk out.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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But nothing can prepare us for the horrific chaos of the attempted murder, with audience members, security and medics mobbing the stage to halt the attack and urgently tend to the victim.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Jan. 2026
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The kick cut Pittsburgh’s lead to 14-9 and sent the Jaguars into the locker room buzzing, with teammates mobbing the second-year kicker in celebration.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
10 Aug. 2025
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The crude market has been hit by wild volatility since the United States and Israel began striking Iran at the end of last month, with Tehran retaliating by attacking targets across the oil-rich Gulf and effectively shutting down the Strait of Hormuz.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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After many of them, Trump officials moved quickly to justify the shooting and accuse the victim of attacking agents, all before an investigation had taken place.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Fanning has been suspended without pay for assaulting two women, including his 30-year-old daughter, a court docket shows Thursday.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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A day before the stabbings, Ricks had appeared in court after having been charged with assaulting Sanchez during a previous incident.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Marathon isn't just about the alien planet and the thrill of raiding a colony's remains; those looking for deeper sci-fi themes (and willing to do some reading and listening) will be fed too.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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An immigration approach that focuses on apprehending dangerous criminals and steers clear of raiding businesses might help the labor market’s loss of workers.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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The disease affects nerves in the brain and spinal cord, robbing a person of their ability to walk, breathe and often speak.—
Juana Summers,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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Advocates say that level of disenrollment will sharply diminish the state’s health care system as a whole, by robbing hospitals and clinics of revenue.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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That’s due in large part to its natural beauty—towering mountains, spectacular canyons, and rushing waters inspire hiking, biking, fly-fishing and a number of other outdoor pursuits.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Panthers have gotten busy at the pass-rushing spot since the negotiating period of free agency began.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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But Ole Miss came storming back and cut the deficit to two points two entering the fourth quarter after Denim DeShields hit a 3-pointer from the corner, just beating the buzzer.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Video of the shot shows students storming the court in celebration as Fein scored from just inside the half-court line, lifting the Clippers to a playoff win.—
Samantha Chaney,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Bum-rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum-rushing. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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