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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3
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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2
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
Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The penultimate episode rushes through its climax, but even that brief disappointment, in hindsight, feels like a choice meant to foreground what really matters.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
The alarms go off, the two get locked in the entry hall, and as Emma panics, Charlie rushes over to kiss her, quieting her fear.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
New Jersey’s Herschel Walker rushes for a USFL-record 233 yards in leading the Generals to a 31-25 victory over the Houston Gamblers.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
But the Flames had converted four times on either odd-man rushes or breakaways, erasing the Ducks’ early 1-0 lead.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Video shows two people rushing out of a motorcoach waiting at the red light and running over to the victim lying crumpled on the street, while a pedestrian also rushes over to her from the curb.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Then, Trinity staff rushes to the bedside, either at the hospital or at home, to verify the client’s condition.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Another friend rushes to join the hug.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 24 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
Verb
The Devils had two breakaways, along with a two-on-one, a three-on-one and a handful of other odd-man rushes.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The penultimate episode rushes through its climax, but even that brief disappointment, in hindsight, feels like a choice meant to foreground what really matters.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
The alarms go off, the two get locked in the entry hall, and as Emma panics, Charlie rushes over to kiss her, quieting her fear.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
New Jersey’s Herschel Walker rushes for a USFL-record 233 yards in leading the Generals to a 31-25 victory over the Houston Gamblers.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
But the Flames had converted four times on either odd-man rushes or breakaways, erasing the Ducks’ early 1-0 lead.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Video shows two people rushing out of a motorcoach waiting at the red light and running over to the victim lying crumpled on the street, while a pedestrian also rushes over to her from the curb.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Then, Trinity staff rushes to the bedside, either at the hospital or at home, to verify the client’s condition.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Another friend rushes to join the hug.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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Strategic opportunity, legal risk Environmental groups say the risks extend beyond criminal financing to broader ecological destruction if foreign investment accelerates extraction.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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This will be done while continuously aligning skills, roles, and work as change accelerates.—
Nickle LaMoreaux,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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And cheap Guinness pours only lubricate the mystique.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 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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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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The man attacks the woman with the hammer multiple times before stepping over her unmoving body and walking away out of the frame of the camera.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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She was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa — an eye disease that causes vision loss — and lupus, a disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s healthy tissues and organs instead of fighting germs, according to court records.—
Chase Jordan
April 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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This, and the hospital’s security, had been a point of contention in recent years after a number of assaults on staff and forensic patients (usually kept there through the courts) escaping the hospital grounds, requiring a police response.—
Peter Currier,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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As of April 5, assaults in the city’s subway system were down by 6%, from 171 this time last year to 160.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Mother Road, as author John Steinbeck dubbed it, has evolved over the years from an escape for poor farmers fleeing the devastating dust storms of the 1930s to perhaps the quintessential American road trip that’s still delivering kicks.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Riley didn’t return kicks last season but led the team in rushing with 1,145 yards.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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As Jason’s obsession with the Box deepens, Daniela’s (Connelly) growing paranoia pushes her to the brink, threatening to tear their fragile stability apart.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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Goldhaber, meanwhile, pushes back on the idea that violent imagery is inherently harmful.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2026
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Netflix, which streams NFL games on Christmas, declined to comment on the probe.—
Colleen Long,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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The live show, which is popular in Silicon Valley, is hosted by Hays and John Coogan and primarily streams online.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Rushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rushes. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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