Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bum-rushing
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The Patriots leaned on Los Angeles offensively and thrashed them on defense, circling Justin Herbert in the first half before swarming him for four sacks in the second.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026 -
The Texans’ swarming defense got to Steelers quarterback Rodgers for a sack and fumble.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Dodgers boast a number of long-time celebrity fans, including Jason Bateman, Will Ferrell, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea, and Rob Lowe, who was photographed mobbing Shohei Ohtani on the field after the Dodgers’ Game 5 win over the San Diego Padres in the 2024 National League Division Series.—
Tim Chan,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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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 demonstrations intensified after a federal officer shot a Venezuelan man accused of fleeing a traffic stop and attacking an agent, federal officials said.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026
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After officers reached the person, two other people arrived from a nearby apartment and all three started attacking the officer, according to DHS.—
Steve Karnowski,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Sutherland is accused of entering the vehicle and physically assaulting the driver, police said.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Jerson Lopez-Sanchez, 28, a citizen of Honduras, was indicted and charged with three counts of assaulting federal immigration agents, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced Thursday.—
Rachel Wolf , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Security forces are raiding residential areas and going to people’s rooftops.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Zeus acting for his own pleasure underlies the evolutionary tales of small groups raiding foreign shores, carrying off women.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Allowing transgender athletes to compete against women and girls places them at an inherent and obvious disadvantage, robbing them of the rewards of their hard work.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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The murder of Trooper George Hanna was especially egregious, robbing the community of a man who swore to protect and serve it.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
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Kubiak found that easy to navigate with a conservative game plan in the season finale at the 49ers with a rushing attack that had 39 attempts for 180 yards while the Seahawks’ defense was muffling the opposition.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Neither will rushing to judgment without due process.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Really storming winds were coming, and during the whole shooting, this stormy wind never stops.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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But the Bills have won three straight road games, pummeling the Pittsburgh Steelers, storming back to beat the New England Patriots and holding on against the Cleveland Browns.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Bum-rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum-rushing. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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