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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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3
as in to hurry
to proceed or move quickly
rushing is a good way to slip and fall
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4
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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3
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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as in spontaneous
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Recent Examples of rush
Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel (341 yards, two TDs, 27-yard rush TD) and Ohio State’s Will Howard (326 yards, two TDs, rush TD) were both brilliant.
—Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Dowdle also ranks in the top five in success rate on rushes (third) and explosive run percentage (fifth).
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The Titans’ defense is 24th in rush EPA per play and 11th in rush success rate.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel (341 yards, two TDs, 27-yard rush TD) and Ohio State’s Will Howard (326 yards, two TDs, rush TD) were both brilliant.
—Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Noun
In the warning area in Cuba and the Bahamas, preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The Bruins had numbers back for an Ottawa rush, but Henri Jokiharju could not prevent Michael Amadio’s pass from getting into the slot and Elias Lindholm could not eliminate Claude Giroux, who was able to deflect it past Swayman.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Dowdle also ranks in the top five in success rate on rushes (third) and explosive run percentage (fifth).
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rush
Verb
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The open-source project has been used by millions of scientists in more than 190 countries, accelerating research into diseases previously considered intractable.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Southern China’s tropical to subtropical climate – with heavy rainfall, heat, and humidity – accelerates chemical weathering, while the region’s long history of tectonic and magmatic activity adds further erosion.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the end the Bears lose the big game but get to pour beer all over themselves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Contractors working on the project recently completed pouring the foundation for what will provide smaller housing units meant to make quarantining detainees with communicable illnesses safer and easier.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But hurry, prices go back up tomorrow.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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But hurry, because our top Quince clothing picks are selling quickly, and may be out of stock again soon.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Vinicius Jr also thrived in the Italian’s counter-attacking tactical setup, which was designed at least in part to suit his pace and direct running, and delivered the club’s two most recent Champions League trophies in 2022 and 2024.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The only thing that carries any water is making up something to attack Gretchen.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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If Sundance is powered by pick-me energy and SXSW by VC hustle, the invite-only ZCON is doing something else altogether.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
3 Nov. 2025
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Though the town is certainly far removed from the hustle and bustle of London, my taxi driver was quick to point out that a number of celebrities live nearby, including the Beckhams, Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Another 564 Israelis were killed in raids carried out by Palestinians coming from the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria in the same period.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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These assets enable amphibious assaults, precision raids, and rapid response operations across the Caribbean theater.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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While some zodiac signs crave comfort, others chase the thrill (and the extra sugar), but at the end of the day, there’s no escaping the seasonal indulgence.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Find your thrills on a rafting tour with Smoky Mountain Outdoors Rafting in Hartford or River Rat in Townsend, Hawkins says.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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These mutations can be spontaneous, but the paternal age of a sperm donor can also be a factor.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The piece signals transformation, but the spontaneous laugh turns luxury into connection; by the red-gown reveal, the necklace reads less like a trophy and more like a charm that’s worked.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rush. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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