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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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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
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
The stunt took place just yards from the waterfalls, where fast-moving water rushes toward steep drops.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
Vegas has regularly found players streaking behind the Carolina defense for breakaways and odd-man rushes.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Alana rushes in from the pool to apply the product, which first launched in 2020, while Danielle puts her finishing touches on in the bathroom.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
After Amanda rushes off the stage in tears and decamps to her dressing room, West declines to go after her, sitting around onstage like a deer in headlights.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 3 June 2026
Louis rushes back to New Orleans, where Lestat is currently living (and teases his plan to go on tour as a musician), and tells him what he's learned.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
After spending much of the season together in Italy wth Claude’s family, their future plans are suddenly thrown into question when Danny rushes back to Philly after his mother is hospitalized.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The Golden Knights allowed zero odd-man rushes in Game 2, while three of their five goals against Scott Wedgewood in this series have come at the end of one.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Sometimes Pat wants to get his rushes outside with his matchup.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Crushing hits, cloud-of-smoke rushes and larger-than-life coaches like Bill Parcells, Bill Belichick and Andy Reid are all kinds of fun, sure.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 2 June 2026
White, a fourth-round pick in 2022, played in six games for the Raiders last season and had 12 rushes for 32 yards and four receptions for 24 yards.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 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
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
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Traffic rushes by on the surrounding streets, but within the 16-acre neighborhood of Culdesac, cars are conspicuously absent.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
The stunt took place just yards from the waterfalls, where fast-moving water rushes toward steep drops.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
Vegas has regularly found players streaking behind the Carolina defense for breakaways and odd-man rushes.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Alana rushes in from the pool to apply the product, which first launched in 2020, while Danielle puts her finishing touches on in the bathroom.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
After Amanda rushes off the stage in tears and decamps to her dressing room, West declines to go after her, sitting around onstage like a deer in headlights.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 3 June 2026
Louis rushes back to New Orleans, where Lestat is currently living (and teases his plan to go on tour as a musician), and tells him what he's learned.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
After spending much of the season together in Italy wth Claude’s family, their future plans are suddenly thrown into question when Danny rushes back to Philly after his mother is hospitalized.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The Golden Knights allowed zero odd-man rushes in Game 2, while three of their five goals against Scott Wedgewood in this series have come at the end of one.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
Noun
Buffet and Self-serve Drink Stations Buffet areas are one of the busiest places on board, especially during the breakfast and lunch rushes.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Sometimes Pat wants to get his rushes outside with his matchup.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Crushing hits, cloud-of-smoke rushes and larger-than-life coaches like Bill Parcells, Bill Belichick and Andy Reid are all kinds of fun, sure.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 2 June 2026
White, a fourth-round pick in 2022, played in six games for the Raiders last season and had 12 rushes for 32 yards and four receptions for 24 yards.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushes
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Rapid volumetric heating accelerates dye diffusion and allows for deeper penetration of the prickly pear peel pigment molecules (betalain) into the wool fiber interior swollen by the heat.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Alibaba’s move comes as competition in physical AI accelerates globally.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Set within the Benedictine Abbey of Weltenburg, which sits just above a bend in the Danube River, the grounds include a beer garden that’s breathtakingly beautiful but pours only one of the brewery’s three alcohol‑free varieties.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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But that overhauled tap system pours very nicely, so order a Manny’s—a pale ale from the local Georgetown Brewing Company that’s a local staple and accessible mid-point in flavor profile between hoppy craft ale and mild old-school lager.—
Mark DeJoy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
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If someone hurries you, slow the exchange and name what feels good in your body, like sitting down before deciding on plans.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 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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In a 1998 study published in Toxicon, researchers revealed that the inland taipan’s venom comprises a sophisticated mix of biologically active compounds, each of which attacks multiple physiological systems simultaneously.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The bodycam footage shows Rivas swimming across the water before an alligator gives chase and attacks him.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Moscow’s efforts to recruit students for its own expert drone units have been mired in distrust and setbacks, according to Stepanenko, after Russia’s Ministry of Defense committed some drone operators to frontline ground assaults.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Vandalism, assaults and robberies downtown have driven businesses out, and a noticeable lack of police presence makes people reluctant to return.—
Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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During auditions, judges focus on dance technique, high kicks, splits, showmanship, personal appearance, energy, enthusiasm, poise, figure and personality, per the DCC's website.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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With spot kicks like those, a certain recent Champions League finalist would’ve surely benefited from having this penalty-taking machine on their side.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
10 June 2026
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The side of the other foot then pushes the ball away before the outside of the same foot snaps it back in the other direction.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Abby is the least judgmental of the people in his circle, but Eddie pushes her away, compounding his isolation.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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One of many great trout streams that wind through this state, which is really a destination for fly fishing, white water boating — river recreation is huge here in Colorado.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
10 June 2026
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In the City airs directly after and also streams the next day on Peacock.—
Sarah Hearon,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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“Rushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rushes. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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