1
as in accelerates
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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2
as in pours
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 hurries
to proceed or move quickly
rushing is a good way to slip and fall
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4
as in attacks
to take sudden, violent action against
one goat suddenly rushed the other and knocked it down
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as in assaults
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
the regiment recaptured the hill with a single rush
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as in kicks
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
riding my motorcycle over these winding roads is always an adrenaline-pumping rush
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Recent Examples of rushes
Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
And out rushes a blazingly cathartic torrent of honesty and horror.
—Sibani Ram, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
That dreamlike state sets in after the crash, from the moment that roadside woman, whose name turns out to be Betty (Barbara Auer), rushes up to help.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
Air then rushes into your nose (or, less optimally, your mouth); past your throat, voice box, and windpipe; and into your lungs.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Kareem Hunt led the Chiefs in under-center rushes.
—Sam McDowell March 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Kadri took line rushes during warmups with Valeri Nichushkin and Brock Nelson, but Bednar wanted to start the fan favorite in his return and just stuck with it.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The oil can be trapped in the subsurface as returning water rushes to fill the pore space.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
According to the morning skate rushes, Henri Jokiharju remains on the outside while Nikita Zadorov bumps up to play with Charlie McAvoy and Harris was paired with Andrew Peeke while the forward lines remain the same.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Kinnard had more receptions (18) than rushes (12) last season while at Colorado State.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Walker reached 15 mph or faster on 67 of his rushes last season, according to Next Gen Stats, per Arrowhead Addict’s Price Carter.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
What makes the Puerto Rico incident different from previous rushes is the physical outcome.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
While most bullion coins track spot closely, certain products remain in higher demand during supply squeezes or retail rushes.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
One-time All-Pro and Super Bowl champion Mitchell Schwartz and five-time Pro Bowler Terron Armstead wrote Campbell’s techniques in pass protection could be improved; specifically the timing of his punches and his footwork against power rushes.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
His work in the third period, when the Leafs still allowed odd-man rushes, was stellar.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
For whatever reason, the electromagnetic waves didn’t appear to bother Christian McCaffrey, who with 413 rushes/receptions at age 29 was saddled with the greatest workload for a running back in franchise history.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Another friend rushes to join the hug.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
And out rushes a blazingly cathartic torrent of honesty and horror.
—Sibani Ram, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
That dreamlike state sets in after the crash, from the moment that roadside woman, whose name turns out to be Betty (Barbara Auer), rushes up to help.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
Air then rushes into your nose (or, less optimally, your mouth); past your throat, voice box, and windpipe; and into your lungs.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Kareem Hunt led the Chiefs in under-center rushes.
—Sam McDowell March 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Kadri took line rushes during warmups with Valeri Nichushkin and Brock Nelson, but Bednar wanted to start the fan favorite in his return and just stuck with it.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The oil can be trapped in the subsurface as returning water rushes to fill the pore space.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
According to the morning skate rushes, Henri Jokiharju remains on the outside while Nikita Zadorov bumps up to play with Charlie McAvoy and Harris was paired with Andrew Peeke while the forward lines remain the same.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
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Videos shared on social media on March 25 showed lines fluctuating throughout the day, shrinking between the early morning and afternoon rushes.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Kinnard had more receptions (18) than rushes (12) last season while at Colorado State.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Walker reached 15 mph or faster on 67 of his rushes last season, according to Next Gen Stats, per Arrowhead Addict’s Price Carter.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
What makes the Puerto Rico incident different from previous rushes is the physical outcome.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
While most bullion coins track spot closely, certain products remain in higher demand during supply squeezes or retail rushes.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
One-time All-Pro and Super Bowl champion Mitchell Schwartz and five-time Pro Bowler Terron Armstead wrote Campbell’s techniques in pass protection could be improved; specifically the timing of his punches and his footwork against power rushes.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
His work in the third period, when the Leafs still allowed odd-man rushes, was stellar.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
For whatever reason, the electromagnetic waves didn’t appear to bother Christian McCaffrey, who with 413 rushes/receptions at age 29 was saddled with the greatest workload for a running back in franchise history.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushes
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What Happens Next Attention will now turn to labor negotiations, political response, and whether the transition timeline accelerates.—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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When you’re fully submerged in the culture of your field’s epicenter, learning accelerates.—
Bill Gurley,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 9-9-9 challenge in Section 139 invites fans to tackle nine slider hot dogs paired with nine 4-ounce beer pours across 9 innings.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The cast’s sole survivor is Jessica Hecht, who pours miraculous warmth and complexity into her faintly insulting role as Colleen, the head teller, a morally upright spinster goosed by her flirtation with Sonny and the spotlight.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Nix almost always hurries his throws when a blitz comes Harvey’s way, regardless of whether the rookie RB picks it up capably or not.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Dec. 2025
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Mills attacks Platner's past comments This month, the governor returned to Platner's controversial social media posts, triggering an exchange of advertising that has largely overshadowed the Democrats' arguments to defeat Collins.—
Steve Mistler,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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Oil tanker traffic through the strait has plunged as Iran attacks commercial ships in the Persian Gulf.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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According to state officials, the assaults took place between 2002 and 2008.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Such units have traditionally been used for missions like large-scale evacuations and amphibious operations that require ship-to-shore movements, including raids and assaults.—
James Legge,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds of students streamed through the cafeteria of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School on Thursday, showing off new kicks, books, and bright smiles.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Cleveland Cavaliers pro-baller and Adidas are collaborating with the rapper's brand, The Marathon Clothing, with the release of the royal blue Harden Volume 10 kicks, according to a press release from Adidas.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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That leaves a sicker, older, more expensive pool of enrollees, which pushes up premiums for everyone.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Our standards, our accountability and the way the group pushes each other every day, that is what has sustained our performance independent of who the head coach is.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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In addition to its original films and TV series, the Los Gatos company now streams podcasts, live events and offers a selection of games.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Its packages today include content that streams in homes across Apple TV, ESPN+, Paramount+ and Prime Video.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Rushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rushes. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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