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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Recent Examples of rushed
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
These alternatives can often provide a richer, less rushed experience than a whirlwind day trip to Paris.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Dolphins had two delay-of-game penalties and a rushed play during their unsuccessful final two drives against New England.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
In her post, the 27-year-old shares how a rushed layover and a tight schedule turned a simple flight connection into an emotional ordeal.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
However, concerns have been raised by industry stakeholders about a rushed and opaque consultation process, with some fearing prior targets will be watered down.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Nebraska tied the game with an extra point after Missouri students rushed the field, celebrating an apparent victory.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Jake Banda rushed for 119 yards and three touchdowns as top-seeded Shawsheen (9-0) rolled to a 55-14 Div.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Jaramillo was rushed to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital but died of his injuries.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Letuli rushed 13 times for 103 yards.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Doaks was pronounced dead after being rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
That would be junior Jett Feeney, the dynamic Moorhead quarterback who rushed for two touchdowns and threw for two more as the Spuds defeated Centennial 35-21 in a Class 6A state quarterfinal matchup on Thursday night at Spring Lake Park High School.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
Tillis rushed for 78 of his 94 yards in the second half.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Our poor Toby, always so stressed, always so rushed.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
These alternatives can often provide a richer, less rushed experience than a whirlwind day trip to Paris.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Dolphins had two delay-of-game penalties and a rushed play during their unsuccessful final two drives against New England.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
In her post, the 27-year-old shares how a rushed layover and a tight schedule turned a simple flight connection into an emotional ordeal.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
However, concerns have been raised by industry stakeholders about a rushed and opaque consultation process, with some fearing prior targets will be watered down.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
Elijah Metcalf hauled in five passes for 143 yards and a touchdown, while Jeffery Pittman rushed for 75 yards and a score on 18 carries.
—Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Nebraska tied the game with an extra point after Missouri students rushed the field, celebrating an apparent victory.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Jake Banda rushed for 119 yards and three touchdowns as top-seeded Shawsheen (9-0) rolled to a 55-14 Div.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Jaramillo was rushed to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital but died of his injuries.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Letuli rushed 13 times for 103 yards.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Doaks was pronounced dead after being rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
That would be junior Jett Feeney, the dynamic Moorhead quarterback who rushed for two touchdowns and threw for two more as the Spuds defeated Centennial 35-21 in a Class 6A state quarterfinal matchup on Thursday night at Spring Lake Park High School.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
Tillis rushed for 78 of his 94 yards in the second half.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushed
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By doing so, the Panthers tried a hurried, fire-drill field goal, which Ryan Fitzgerald then proceeded to miss, which meant the halftime score was 19-3, Buffalo, and soon to get much worse.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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There were multiple occasions in which A&M’s defensive front hit or hurried quarterback Garrett Nussmeier with just four rushers.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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In addition, Brooks accelerated global expansion efforts, growing year-to-date revenue by 23 percent in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)and 82 percent in APLA (Asia Pacific and Latin America) when compared with year-ago levels.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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In contrast, China and South Korea have grown increasingly at odds as China's technological advancement accelerated.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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For this story, Sophie poured over testing insights from our team of T+L editors, and also added in her own additional research for each piece of luggage.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Since then, adoption appeals have poured in from across India and overseas.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Garcia again rammed officers’ cars and sped off before fleeing on foot and barricading himself inside his apartment, ICE said.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Crystals that cleanse All three minerals sped up the breakdown under typical environmental conditions, but the rate depended heavily on crystal structure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Crabtree stopped, turned, attacked the ball and snagged it.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Nelson claimed to police that the man attacked her and their son after opening the car door.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Mussolini’s invasion of Abyssinia in 1935 and subsequent need for military support from Germany pushed Italy into a closer alliance with Hitler that, in turn, led to the imposition of anti-Jewish legislation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Offered only via the David’s Bridal site, the archival White by Vera Wang archival collection is being pushed out to shoppers via the retailer’s social media, site and email newsletters among other avenues.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Things also scurried in the branches above.—
Ryan Knighton,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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The pair then broke into two high-security display cases, snatched various pieces of crown jewels on display, and scurried back down the ladder and escaped.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Around 500 Hamas terrorists stormed the kibbutz, killing 47 people and taking 76 hostages out of the 251 abducted across Israel that day.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The demonstration turned violent, and some people stormed Morelia’s Government Palace.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Rushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rushed. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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