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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
Riley Moser, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Everyone in the group rushes together.
—Big Think, 8 May 2026
Stoner fails to answer in class but soon rushes to the university library and begins assiduously reading Latin and Greek literature and adds courses in philosophy, ancient history, and English literature in lieu of the agricultural sciences.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Kyle rushes for the exit (thank the Catholic Jesus that the door is fixed) and is in the front yard.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Preston is a shifty and fast skater who can attack inside ice laterally but can also play out wide and burn for odd-man rushes, and excelled after moving to his off-wing (left wing) in Vancouver, going east-west more on his forehand.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 4 May 2026
David then rushes forward and punches Niemi in the back of the head at least twice, according to the video.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Eleanor then rushes to Mary’s side, attempting to wake her up.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
The fate of a key government surveillance tool is expected to be decided next week, as House GOP leadership rushes to reauthorize the program before an April 30 deadline.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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
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
Verb
Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings rushes for a 48 yard touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 4, 2015 in Denver, Colorado.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Everyone in the group rushes together.
—Big Think, 8 May 2026
Stoner fails to answer in class but soon rushes to the university library and begins assiduously reading Latin and Greek literature and adds courses in philosophy, ancient history, and English literature in lieu of the agricultural sciences.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Kyle rushes for the exit (thank the Catholic Jesus that the door is fixed) and is in the front yard.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Preston is a shifty and fast skater who can attack inside ice laterally but can also play out wide and burn for odd-man rushes, and excelled after moving to his off-wing (left wing) in Vancouver, going east-west more on his forehand.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 4 May 2026
David then rushes forward and punches Niemi in the back of the head at least twice, according to the video.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Eleanor then rushes to Mary’s side, attempting to wake her up.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
The fate of a key government surveillance tool is expected to be decided next week, as House GOP leadership rushes to reauthorize the program before an April 30 deadline.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
Replacing Bain and Mesidor up front won’t be easy, but Miami looks well equipped to again have one of the best pass rushes in the country.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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
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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The companies that structure their data for agents now, rather than locking it inside app interfaces, will be better positioned as that transition accelerates.—
Zach Lloyd,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Makary has touted his accomplishments as commissioner, including his priority voucher program that accelerates review times for certain drugs.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Sun’s attorney, Wilson Carroll, argued that with rising operations expenses and the amount the company pours back into the property, the increases were fair.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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She’s made the ear into which Salieri pours his late-life confessions, and in an even later episode is visited by Alexander Pushkin (Jack Farthing), the Russian writer, who wants to write a play based on the Mozart-Salieri legend.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 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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Hantavirus is a rare but deadly disease that attacks the lungs and is typically contracted by humans through inhalation of particles contaminated with the urine, feces or saliva of a wild rodent.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Sebastian Gorka, the senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council, said an immediate example would be for other countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran attacks commercial shipping.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The girl reported the assaults to her elementary school teacher while Dixon was incarcerated on unrelated charges, according to court records.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Sawtelle said Coogler also has been punished while awaiting trial in jail for being involved in assaults on other inmates.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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Professional wrestling violence is normally scripted, meaning both parties agree to hit each other with punches, kicks, throws and even sometimes weapons to tell a violent story in the ring.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The other guys are on their feet, trying to break it up, someone is calling someone else a loser, there are swings and kicks and insults, men grabbing at other men, trying to restrain them and busting the restraints.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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With Balanchine—whose brush with Bradley came after his precocious beginnings with the Ballets Russes but before his immigration to America and eventual founding of New York City Ballet—Footer pushes hard on not much more than the fact that the two choreographers shared dancers and proclivities.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Besides, May pushes you to venture out of your comfort zone professionally, whether through travel, publishing or education.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Classical music from Minnesota Public Radio streams from her computer.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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This evening, Barclays is actually hosting the semifinals of Unrivaled, the lucrative three-on-three US women’s basketball league that tips off in the WNBA offseason and streams live on HBO Max.—
Yohana Desta,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
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