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Recent Examples of rusher
That is the length of Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr’s arms.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
Defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers, who was everything from a key pass-rusher to a behind-the-scenes mentor, left for a monster three-year, $63 million deal with Tennessee.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Pundits who value on-field play shown on tape over physical measurements marvel at his power and upper-body strength as a pass-rusher.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
In the release, the Chargers noted that Miami's '23 offense was just the 18th in NFL history to have a 4,000-yard passer, two 1,000-yard receivers and a 1,000-yard rusher.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
Defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers, who was everything from a key pass-rusher to a behind-the-scenes mentor, left for a monster three-year, $63 million deal with Tennessee.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Pundits who value on-field play shown on tape over physical measurements marvel at his power and upper-body strength as a pass-rusher.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
In the release, the Chargers noted that Miami's '23 offense was just the 18th in NFL history to have a 4,000-yard passer, two 1,000-yard receivers and a 1,000-yard rusher.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rusher
Noun
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The two wardens could hardly contain themselves enough to help the still-fuming timber cruiser right his speeder and get it back onto the tracks.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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The driver, identified as Rodney Jackson, was subsequently arrested and charged with racing on the roadway and super speeder – speed over 100 mph.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Injuries have hampered the offensive line, and quarterback Jalen Hurts has at times appeared tentative rather than the aggressive passer and scrambler that helped lead the Eagles to victory in the Super Bowl.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Stafford, who sat out all of training camp because of a back issue, was never a scrambler in the mold of Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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The writing serves the characters by taking the time to build out their friendships, like the mutual respect Brina and Monica (Erika Alexander), Reggie’s ex-wife and still-agent, have for each other as two female hustlers.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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The show was based on Guy Ritchie's 2000 heist film of the same name, with Westwick starring as hustler Sonny Castillo.—
Rachel DeSantis,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Rusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rusher. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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