RUSHER Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

rusher

noun

Definition of rusher

as in speeder

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Recent Examples of rusher Darryl Jones, Crespi, linebacker, junior Jones made his impact felt as a pass rusher and used his size at 5-foot-9 to his advantage. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 Speaking of running, is Dak Prescott going to be the leading rusher? — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 While Golday possesses the build at 6-foot-4 and 239 pounds to be a productive off-the-ball linebacker, he was targeted in the draft as a prospect with potential to also play on the edge as a pass rusher. — CBS News, 19 June 2026 Cooper has become an important pass-rusher on the Broncos’ defense across a five-year tenure in Denver, originally drafted in the seventh round in the 2021 NFL Draft. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rusher

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Noun

That includes cracking down on ghost plates and creating a super speeder program.

— Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
The striking new museum resembles a spaceship, a land speeder or other futuristic structures.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of speeder

Noun

This new entry is a scrambler, as the name suggests, that was first publicly unveiled at the EICMA 2025.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026
Defenses will eventually create a book on Willis, who has a reputation as a scrambler, taking away his strengths and forcing him to lean into his weaknesses.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

Definition of scrambler

Noun

Once there, things get frantic quickly as Carter is on the run from the police, criminals, hustlers and the Yakuza.

— William Earl, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Kennedy’s Albany is a vital, violent place, a hothouse of gangsters, pool hustlers, bums, crooked politicians, and showgirls.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

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