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
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
Gemini May 21 – June 20 Steady, thoughtful sentences are your friend — skip the rushed word vomit!
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2026
The rushed start wasn’t the only hiccup.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
The national bill – passed on the final day of parliament last year – was criticized at the time as a rushed piece of legislation conceived to win votes before the 2025 election.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
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
Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
He was rushed into surgery to treat life-threatening burns over most of his body, the suit says.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
In the month since NPR's original story, companies involved with the reactor program have rushed ahead with construction of their experimental designs.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
After witnessing King’s assassination at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, Jackson rushed back to Chicago to tell the story.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Medics rushed them both to Kings County Hospital, where the older victim died, cops said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Numerous state and local agencies and fire departments rushed to help bring the fast-moving fire under control.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The order did not last long, however, as lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly in dramatic overnight scenes, pushing past troops sent there by Yoon and voting unanimously against it in an emergency session.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
May 21 – June 20 Steady, thoughtful sentences are your friend — skip the rushed word vomit!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
Gemini May 21 – June 20 Steady, thoughtful sentences are your friend — skip the rushed word vomit!
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2026
The rushed start wasn’t the only hiccup.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
The national bill – passed on the final day of parliament last year – was criticized at the time as a rushed piece of legislation conceived to win votes before the 2025 election.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
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
Verb
Alfredo, 41, and Kelly Muñoz, 34, were arrested on suspicion of murder and torture in November after Tilly was rushed to the hospital with a severe brain injury.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
He was rushed into surgery to treat life-threatening burns over most of his body, the suit says.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Feb. 2026
In the month since NPR's original story, companies involved with the reactor program have rushed ahead with construction of their experimental designs.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
After witnessing King’s assassination at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, Jackson rushed back to Chicago to tell the story.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Medics rushed them both to Kings County Hospital, where the older victim died, cops said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Numerous state and local agencies and fire departments rushed to help bring the fast-moving fire under control.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The order did not last long, however, as lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly in dramatic overnight scenes, pushing past troops sent there by Yoon and voting unanimously against it in an emergency session.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushed
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Shots stopped falling, turnovers crept in and possessions that had previously looked sharp dissolved into hurried attempts and empty trips.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Interviews are typically hurried affairs, a business transaction more than anything else, with a strict time limit.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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As officers approached, police said the driver accelerated and fled on city streets, leading to a pursuit in which the driver failed to stop at stop signs, drove the wrong way and passed vehicles on the shoulder.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The partners sold more than 7 million Ray-Ban and Oakley AI frames in 2025 — a pace that accelerated with new models introduced in the second half.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Stone poured that same faith into other budding artists, too.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Kaitlyn Pepin and Phoenix Philbrick poured in 16 points each, while Maddie Smith had 13 points (two three-pointers in the fourth) as Westford downed Newton North, 64-50.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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Charges said Steward sped through a red light and hit another vehicle, killing its two occupants, 53-year-old Esther Fulks and 57-year-old Rose Reece.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Then Cornell sped off in Trotsky’s car, and Hansen returned to Trotsky.—
Josh Ireland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Iranian regime has harassed and attacked international shipping in the Gulf of Oman for decades.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Four years ago, Russia attacked Ukraine, and oil shot up 50% in a matter of weeks, north of $100 a barrel.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Straight-line winds form when cold air in a thunderstorm sinks to the Earth’s surface and is pushed outward.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Then the Jayhawks pushed their advantage to double figures and rode out the win.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
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The clatter of rising shutters echoed through the empty streets, the occasional rambler scurried past, along the walls, bundled tightly in his coat, women walked by with milk bottles tucked in shawls wrapped around their chests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Tirado scurried to at least half a dozen bags before finding his and pulling out … pickle juice.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Nov. 2025
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Suncoast students stormed the court after the regional final victory.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds of protesters stormed the diplomatic compound in a sharp escalation of anti-American demonstrations.—
Mitch Picasso,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Rushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rushed. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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