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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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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
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Medics rushed him in stable condition to Mount Sinai Morningside.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026
There is no rush to do anything hasty to align with Pastrnak’s superstar segment.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 20 June 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
This capability is something many militaries are already rushing to develop, but the real breakthrough here is the unit’s size and weight.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Medics rushed him in stable condition to Mount Sinai Morningside.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
Noun
Weather conditions are read carefully -- light, wind, temperature -- there's no rush.
—Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026
There is no rush to do anything hasty to align with Pastrnak’s superstar segment.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 20 June 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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Britain's revolving door of prime minister, affecting both Labour and Conservative parties, accelerated in the wake of the 2016 Brexit vote to leave the European Union economic bloc.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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And the pace of technology change is only accelerating.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Clark had a collection of par saves around the turn as Scottie Scheffler was making a move and poured it on with a fairway metal to get within four feet for eagle on the par-five 16th for an even-par 70 that gave him a six-shot lead.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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To clean it, pour enough vinegar into a plastic bag so the shower head will be submerged once inside.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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But hurry, these deals won’t last forever, and certain sizes and colors are already selling out.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Congo said the contact tracing coverage rate is 56%, a sharp decrease from last week, as authorities hurry to find people who may have been exposed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Vance, asked by a reporter about the criticism from the Israeli government, singled out Israeli Cabinet officials who have attacked the deal, saying Netanyahu has not shared the same opposition in the vice president's conversations with him.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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After the good Samaritan got him off the woman, witnesses say the man wandered to produce and began attacking a 16-year-old boy, but Garbe had followed him.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Publishing a book or launching a video series requires no fancy credentials, no formal training, nothing at all really besides some hustle and a decent internet connection.—
Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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That hustle ethic naturally aligned with e-commerce, democratizing brand-building and fueling a surge of direct-to-consumer (DTC) businesses.—
Holly Eve,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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According to Holtz, Whittingham was charged with murder, first-degree assault, first-degree assault on an elderly person and home invasion.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
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Atanas Hristev, 44, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon late last month, according to court records.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
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But every time the noise does clear, there's a chance to rediscover the thrill of the journey.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Venus and Uranus’ harmonious connection encourages you to be spontaneous.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Left unmanaged, coal waste routinely triggers water contamination, airborne dust pollution, and spontaneous fires.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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“Rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rush. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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