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Recent Examples of rusher
Foremost on the minds of many fans is how the Bears will get to the quarterback after not signing or drafting any edge rushers.
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Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
He wasn’t invited to the combine this winter and drew knocks from some evaluators for his lack of length and his inconsistency as a pass rusher.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Cincinnati needs lots of defensive help but a DT, either a run-stuffer or pass-rusher, is a major need.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Adding another defensive lineman and a pass rusher could be on the docket as well.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
He wasn’t invited to the combine this winter and drew knocks from some evaluators for his lack of length and his inconsistency as a pass rusher.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Cincinnati needs lots of defensive help but a DT, either a run-stuffer or pass-rusher, is a major need.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Adding another defensive lineman and a pass rusher could be on the docket as well.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rusher
Noun
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Of course, an officer has to weigh that decision with any other call coming in, work task or pursuing a speeder who just flew by.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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Luke’s speeder is stopped by Stormtroopers and they are questioned.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Daboll became too reliant on Jaxson Dart’s ability to run the ball, but that won’t be an issue while calling plays for Ward, who is more of a scrambler rather than an option runner.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
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Deltona’s senior scrambler, cat-quick Frantashia Williams, leads the state with 46 touchdowns scored — two on interceptions as a cornerback.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Politicians of all stripes have often been seen as hustlers and there is little doubt that at least a couple currently operating could be put into that category.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Chess, church and barbecue Oden had a reputation as a chess hustler.—
Julio Ojeda-Zapata,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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“Rusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rusher. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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