1
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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2
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
Tina Sturdevant, New York Times, 10 May 2026
But instead of rushing through, drop anchor along the way.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
The Mother’s Day rush dramatically increases the workload inside the shop.
—J.m. Banks
may 9, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Brad Evans, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2025
The Titans’ defense is 24th in rush EPA per play and 11th in rush success rate.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
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Verb
She was rushed into an emergency C-section delivery at 32 weeks due to severe preeclampsia, a condition of persistent high blood pressure that can develop during pregnancy or soon after giving birth.
—Tina Sturdevant, New York Times, 10 May 2026
But instead of rushing through, drop anchor along the way.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Noun
One of the reasons the 3-14 Jets became the first team in NFL history to finish a season without an interception and ranked 31st in points allowed was the lack of a consistent pass rush.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
The Mother’s Day rush dramatically increases the workload inside the shop.
—J.m. Banks
may 9, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Adjective
This season, the Jets are No. 22 in rush EPA defense, surrendering 4.24 yards per carry and 104.6 rush yards per game to running backs.
—Brad Evans, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2025
The Titans’ defense is 24th in rush EPA per play and 11th in rush success rate.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rush
Verb
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The analytics group says that most Middle East cargoes loaded before the war have now been discharged, meaning the inventory drawdown will accelerate and local refining will slow.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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The figure has really accelerated since 2017, though, driven in a large part by cost—to live a better quality of life at a lower cost and to have access to affordable healthcare and housing in later years.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Bar staff are dancing atop a column attempting to pour champagne down a woman’s throat.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Security camera footage showed people pouring flammable material on the mosque and at least two vehicles, said Sabir Shalash, the head of Jibiya’s municipal council.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
Verb
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But hurry, these fashion-forward picks sell quickly.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Her friend hurried over, not to look up, but to look down — both of them staring at a glowing screen while, just beyond them, Crux was visible in the night sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, supporters insist their goal is not to attack a student, but to defend women’s sports.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Both sides accuse the other of intentionally attacking civilian targets.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The new aspirational image isn’t endless hustle, chaos or overperformance.—
Aisha Alves,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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The psychic cost of a labor market that demands constant hustle while delivering, for many, almost nothing in return.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Brown is expected to face multiple charges, including two counts of armed assault with intent to murder, along with weapons offenses.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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After being medically cleared at a hospital, Villalobos-Espinoza was booked into the Sonoma County Jail on suspicion of vehicle theft, felony evading, assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer and an enhancement for prior theft convictions.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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And at the counter, where chef and guest are separated by little more than a stretch of the hand, everything rests on precision, presence and the quiet thrill of relinquishing control to the chef’s capable hands.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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But the mood onboard was festive, with passengers talking to each other about the thrill of joining a new route.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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November 22 – December 21 A spontaneous move at home could create more freedom than expected today.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 A spontaneous move at home could create more freedom than expected today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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“Rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rush. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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