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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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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Recent Examples of rush
Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Others were rush jobs.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2022
Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
The Chiefs have won three of four games, and, in that span, Mahomes has thrown for 1,069 yards, rushed for 100 and totaled 11 touchdowns (nine passing, two rushing) against one interception.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Amid the rows of pumpkins and candy are often ghoulish masks or scary statement pieces that, in this case, caused a rush of fear within the passing dog.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Verb
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
Others were rush jobs.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2022
Noun
The question is, what will rush to fill it?
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
The Chiefs have won three of four games, and, in that span, Mahomes has thrown for 1,069 yards, rushed for 100 and totaled 11 touchdowns (nine passing, two rushing) against one interception.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
We were fueled by a rush of desire to keep up, to make a mark, to claim a place for ourselves in the changing landscape.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Amid the rows of pumpkins and candy are often ghoulish masks or scary statement pieces that, in this case, caused a rush of fear within the passing dog.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rush
Verb
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With the right guardrails, integrating AI and other emerging technologies can help boards decode complex issues faster, accelerate upskilling, and enhance decision-making.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Such access, Su explained, accelerates the development of AI tools in areas like healthcare and emotional support.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Photos from the scene show heavy flames pouring from an upper window in the yellow house.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
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Matthiessen was born in 1927 to a pair of well-off, chronically depressed New Yorkers, people who were more likely to pour a stiff drink or take to their beds than to talk openly about their feelings.—
Maggie Doherty,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Duane heard the shooting and hurried around to help.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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Below are the standout Crocs deals worth adding to your cart right now, but hurry before your shoe size sells out.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gunmen attacked the Nova Music Festival and Kibbutz Be’eri, among other targets.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Chiefs edge rusher George Karlaftis is capable of lining up on both sides, and Spagnuolo should look to exploit what could be a vulnerable area to attack the Lions’ front.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Back then, Payton was a destructive and uber-athletic 6-foot-3 bundle of energy, capable of blowing up plays with hustle and a limitless vertical leap.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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While typical October activities like haunted hayrides and pumpkin patch visits may feel far off from the hustle and bustle of New York, the city has its own crop of spooky activities to get in the spirit.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What about the argument that ICE raids will create jobs for American workers?—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Zion Church was subject to an earlier raid and shutdown in 2018, during a previous crackdown on independent churches.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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Now the pursuit of thrill seekers, subway surfing has picked up steam online, thanks in part to viral social media videos, with the activity having been adopted in big cities such as New York.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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For Halloween vibes, Busch Gardens transforms with Halloween Harvest fun and the thrills of Howl-O-Scream.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From sunny beaches and cultural city breaks to mountain towns framed by fall foliage, autumn offers plenty of affordable options for a spontaneous getaway.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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So Rey and Ismael and their band played their first gig, a spontaneous Catholic block party.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rush. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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