as in hurried
acting or done with excessive or careless speed
a rushed job with a number of errors
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as in accelerated
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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as in poured
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 sped
to proceed or move quickly
rushing is a good way to slip and fall
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as in attacked
to take sudden, violent action against
one goat suddenly rushed the other and knocked it down
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushed
Adjective
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After a hurried recovery period in his upstate hospital, Dexter heads to New York City, where his son Harrison (Jack Alcott) has moved.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 July 2025 -
Here’s how Kansas and Missouri representatives and senators voted in the hurried push to pass President Trump’s massive, controversial spending bill.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
Verb
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But a rebuild can be accelerated a lot with a special player like Haliburton.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The rebuild accelerated after Indiana traded then-two-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis, along with Justin Holiday and Jeremy Lamb to Sacramento for Haliburton, Buddy Hield and Tristan Thompson at the 2022 trade deadline.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Gabe Vincent poured in 13 points in a first quarter where the Lakers outscored Brooklyn 28-16.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Other protesters yanked it out of his hands and poured water into her eyes the lawsuit claims.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Workers who were motivated by their belief in public service are being attacked on a daily basis.—
Gary Phelan,
Hartford Courant,
24 Mar. 2025
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The conflict began after Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.—
Sherlea Dony,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Pope Francis also pushed Biden, who is Catholic and spoke to the pontiff last week, to prevent the executions.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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Earlier in December, Pope Benedict XV urged a holiday truce.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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In an age where we are constantly urged to do more and be always connected, deliberately seeking out silence can feel like an act of rebellion.—
Richard E. Cytowic,
TIME,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Shaken after being assaulted by a patient, Dana ends her shift by taking down the family photos she’s taped around her workstation.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Men broke into an Arizona resort room, assaulted a man and kidnapped a woman, police said.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Prioritizing his future is prudent, even if Houston has already hastened everything about Smith’s development.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But after frequently visiting their local vet, who administrated antibiotics and painkillers, Luna's recovery hastened.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Rushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rushed. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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