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as in to accelerate
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
I wouldn't make so many mistakes if you'd stop rushing me
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2
as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force
in the spring the stream's rushing waters make crossing treacherous
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as in to hurry
to proceed or move quickly
rushing is a good way to slip and fall
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as in to attack
to take sudden, violent action against
one goat suddenly rushed the other and knocked it down
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as in hustle
excited and often showy or disorderly speed
what's the reason for all this rush?
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as in attack
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
the regiment recaptured the hill with a single rush
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as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
riding my motorcycle over these winding roads is always an adrenaline-pumping rush
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Recent Examples of rush
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
4 July 2026
One boy, 12, succumbed to the heat and passed out, with EMS medics and police rushing to help him, according to PIX 11.
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Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
The rush was insatiable; Rodriguez began cold-calling, door-knocking, and attending industry events to build more momentum.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
The Titans’ defense is 24th in rush EPA per play and 11th in rush success rate.
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Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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Verb
McGinley photographed models cavorting naked (always naked) through sand dunes in the Mojave Desert and pine forests in Vermont, in a frigid ice cave in upstate New York and perched above a rushing waterfall in Tennessee.
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Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
4 July 2026
One boy, 12, succumbed to the heat and passed out, with EMS medics and police rushing to help him, according to PIX 11.
—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
Noun
Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, has joined a rush to move cargoes after Middle East producers ramped up oil and gas output and exports ahead of an interim deal to halt the war between the United States and Iran.
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CNN Money,
28 June 2026
The rush was insatiable; Rodriguez began cold-calling, door-knocking, and attending industry events to build more momentum.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Adjective
Filmmakers still build production timelines around submission deadlines, rush unfinished cuts, hold back material that could build an audience — all to be among thousands of submissions competing for a handful of slots that may or may not generate a meaningful outcome.
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Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
The Titans’ defense is 24th in rush EPA per play and 11th in rush success rate.
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Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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The government is also working with private developers, banks and the real estate sector to accelerate temporary and permanent housing solutions.
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Years of crippling sanctions have paralysed the economy as accelerating bouts of mass nationwide protests have been put down by security forces with increasing force — culminating in the killing of thousands of demonstrators in January.
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No chopping, no cooking and zero cleanup—just shake, pour and enjoy.
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Almost too perfectly, a news release confirming the nuptials was sent out as rain started pouring and a sense of calm enveloped the area.
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Locals and tourists hurried around the pavilions showcasing the best of each state and territory.
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But hurry, — the popular shade is selling out fast.
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He is accused of attacking a 27-year-old man with a beer mug inside the Hula Bar on Saturday night.
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Liv Morgan controversially interrupted Iyo Sky's coronation, attacking her and forcing a tap-out.
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Fellow New Yorkers know how magical the city can be in the summertime, and what better way to evoke the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple than with the iconic taxi cab yellow.
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Living your best SouthPark life Ultimately, leaning into SouthPark can be an evolution, one that trades off a bit of the city's hustle and bustle for a quieter presentation of urban life.
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Indeed, the administration’s assault on Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act intensifies the damage.
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Williams had an extraditable warrant out of Suffolk County, New York, on multiple charges including burglary, strangulation and assault.
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Universal Kids Resort was built for young families — not thrill seekers.
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Universal Islands of Adventure rounded out the top five, remaining one of the country's premier destinations for thrill-seekers.
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That didn’t seem to dent the energy, with spontaneous Argentinian futbol songs breaking out among scrums of fans.
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Instead of limiting where an electric bike can go, its folding design creates more opportunities to ride, making spontaneous adventures easier than ever while still providing the comfort needed for longer distances.
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“Rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rush. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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