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 raids
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
Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
While the Broncos’ passing game led them to victory, the typically reliable running back group was solid as well — 44 rushes for 152 yards — even though the average per rush was dragged down by a fumble that led to a 14-yard loss for Madsen.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Sep. 2025
Afterward, footage from outside Shouhed’s business shows an agent grab Shouhed while a second agent rushes over.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The 32 basket and gourd artworks by 14 artists are made from nature, out of materials ranging from willow, grasses and yucca to rushes.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
In shocking footage posted on Facebook, large waves are seen breaking through the glass doors of the lobby as water rushes in and quickly floods the hotel.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Bertinelli rushes down the aisle to meet them and the trio embrace.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2025
Wide receiver Christian Neptune #81 of the South Florida Bulls rushes for a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Rain starts pelting down, and everyone rushes to pull rain covers over packs and stuff sticky arms in rain jackets.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Daniel Popper, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Kaipo Gutierrez has 39 rushes for 305 yards and six TDs.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
This patchwork of laws, the demonstrable technological hurdles, and the symbolic value of lunar firsts combine to create an environment of competition that could resemble past resource rushes.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
NextGen Stats had Cooper for nine pressures, including seven in 20 rushes against right tackle Trey Pipkins.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
For his career, Lamb has 57 rushes for 388 yards and three touchdowns.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
Claiborne finished the game with 10 rushes for 193 yards and three touchdowns, with Wake Forest running for 273 as a team.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Gordon had four yards on two rushes, but one was a third-and-short conversion.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Too many big plays allowed The Commanders have given up 32 explosive plays (completions of at least 16 yards and rushes of at least 12 yards), tied for the fifth-most in the league through Week 4.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
While the Broncos’ passing game led them to victory, the typically reliable running back group was solid as well — 44 rushes for 152 yards — even though the average per rush was dragged down by a fumble that led to a 14-yard loss for Madsen.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Sep. 2025
Afterward, footage from outside Shouhed’s business shows an agent grab Shouhed while a second agent rushes over.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The 32 basket and gourd artworks by 14 artists are made from nature, out of materials ranging from willow, grasses and yucca to rushes.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
In shocking footage posted on Facebook, large waves are seen breaking through the glass doors of the lobby as water rushes in and quickly floods the hotel.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Bertinelli rushes down the aisle to meet them and the trio embrace.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2025
Wide receiver Christian Neptune #81 of the South Florida Bulls rushes for a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Rain starts pelting down, and everyone rushes to pull rain covers over packs and stuff sticky arms in rain jackets.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Skattebo had 15 rushes for 33 yards in the second half.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Kaipo Gutierrez has 39 rushes for 305 yards and six TDs.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
This patchwork of laws, the demonstrable technological hurdles, and the symbolic value of lunar firsts combine to create an environment of competition that could resemble past resource rushes.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
NextGen Stats had Cooper for nine pressures, including seven in 20 rushes against right tackle Trey Pipkins.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
For his career, Lamb has 57 rushes for 388 yards and three touchdowns.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
Claiborne finished the game with 10 rushes for 193 yards and three touchdowns, with Wake Forest running for 273 as a team.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Gordon had four yards on two rushes, but one was a third-and-short conversion.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushes
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Fed’s favored inflation gauge accelerates slightly in August The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge accelerated slightly in August from a year earlier.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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The research captures a snapshot of growing apprehension among the youngest segment of the global workforce as AI accelerates workplace transformation at an unprecedented pace.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Wallen then stumbles to his feet in the middle of the road, as rain pours down, with close-up images showing Wallen in tattered clothes and covered in scrapes and cuts.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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Blass pours some coffee, lights a cigar, and selects his first pitch.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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The monkey’s genitals are burned with a candle, and it is placed in a cage with a mongoose, which attacks it.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Oct. 2025
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But together a picture emerges of a long-standing movement eager to stop anyone who attacks a principle or personality its adherents hold dear.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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The city of Evanston, an urban suburb of Chicago, issued a statement warning its residents of impending raids by ICE agents and urging them to report sightings of law enforcement.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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Prtizker criticized Noem, who has made several ads and social media posts of herself joining ICE raids, for her rhetoric.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
4 Oct. 2025
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Special teams coordinator Tracy Smith pointed out that Dallas can both return and cover kicks, which is fairly unusual in the NFL but not unheard of.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Nick Pope was forced into a few saves, even if most of them were comfortable, and two of the goals were spot kicks — but nobody associated with Newcastle will care.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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But Democrat Murphy says the more Vought pushes the legal envelope, the more Democrats should fight back.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Another red flag could be an advisor who pushes products without a firm understanding of your goals, risk tolerance and timeline.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The idea is to make the merchandise available in tandem with its theatrical debut, or else later, as an additional marketing vector when the project streams or releases on physical media.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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Today, Silhouette streams into more than 25 countries with over 500 classes that blend art, science, and sweat.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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The older dog is shown marching along, while the puppy scurries along, attempting to match its pace.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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In some versions of the tale, the wolf scurries off to the forest while the three pigs live happily ever after in humble homesteads of their choice.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Rushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rushes. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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