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
Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
She was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition and underwent emergency surgery, during which doctors removed part of her skull to relieve swelling.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Gebhardt passed for 117 yards and rushed for 98.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
Moore threw for 348 yards and two touchdowns in that game, and Doug Martin — who died last weekend and was being honored by BSU this week — rushed for 152 yards and two TDs.
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2025
Left with little hope, the canine was rescued by Northwest Dog Project and its partners, who rushed her to an emergency vet.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Reed completed 23 of 32 passes for 280 yards and 3 touchdowns and rushed 6 times for 55 yards.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
Achane rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 17 Oct. 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
Following the incident, bystanders rushed to assist the men, who were then taken to Enmore Regional Hospital.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
She was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition and underwent emergency surgery, during which doctors removed part of her skull to relieve swelling.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Gebhardt passed for 117 yards and rushed for 98.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
Moore threw for 348 yards and two touchdowns in that game, and Doug Martin — who died last weekend and was being honored by BSU this week — rushed for 152 yards and two TDs.
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2025
Left with little hope, the canine was rescued by Northwest Dog Project and its partners, who rushed her to an emergency vet.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Reed completed 23 of 32 passes for 280 yards and 3 touchdowns and rushed 6 times for 55 yards.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
Achane rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushed
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Elsewhere, the details lifted from the book suffer in translation – Branagh’s Victor is appropriately arrogant but not adequately tortured; De Niro’s Monster is sensitive and intuitive, but drowns in the film’s hurried, hollow second half.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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Carter had to make a hurried Middle East trip – including a speech to the Knesset – before the two nations formally signed a treaty some six months hence.—
Carl Leubsdorf,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, improved biodetection and biodefense technologies, accelerated by genome writing efforts, will enhance global health while better protecting us from the next outbreak or pandemic.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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But if anything, the restrictions only accelerated his activism.—
Time,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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Behind the bar, there’s a microdistillery, where each spirit is made, then poured and labeled by hand.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Congratulations poured in, including from other parents who shared their own stories of grief that led to their rainbow babies.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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Coast Guard personnel told the driver to stop several times but the driver then allegedly put the truck in reverse and suddenly sped backward toward the Coast Guard security officials, DHS said on Friday.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bill Pugliano | Getty Images Ford Motor sped past Wall Street’s expectations on both lines for the third quarter.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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On August 22, she was attacked while on a Charlotte light train in what police described as an unprovoked stabbing.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Ruben Amorim’s men attacked with precision and purpose at Old Trafford.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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On Thursday Rinderknecht's attorney, Steve Haney, pushed for a hearing for his release, per Reuters, ABC 7, and FOX 11.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Lutnick, who has said he is heavily invested in cryptocurrency, has also pushed for pro-crypto policies during his tenure.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Then, Olivia scurried off into an enclave off the side stage as Dylan and Daniella punched up into a high-octane, athletic routine.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Two small children scurried out behind her.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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Wilson was responding to Payton’s comments after the Broncos stormed back to beat the Giants 33-32 on Sunday in one of the most dramatic comebacks in recent NFL history.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Following the game, Commodore fans stormed the field — a move that typically carries a hefty $500,000 fine from the SEC.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Rushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rushed. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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