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
Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Like all sugar rushes, the high fades fast and you’re left with a stomachache.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Ronnie is able to bite through the cord and separate herself, but her mother — now demonic and decaying — rushes toward her.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
This results in a predictably dread-inducing sequence in which Teddy rushes to his mother's long-term care facility and feeds antifreeze into her IV line, killing her.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Spencer completes 66 percent of his passes for an average of 142 passing yards a game with 21 touchdowns and rushes for 64 yards a game with nine rushing touchdowns.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
But when cold weather rushes in, a good eye mask becomes essential for staving off dark circles, dry skin, and the puffiness that follows a late night of caviar, blinis, and martinis (‘tis the season to indulge, after all).
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Oct. 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, 24 Oct. 2025
Liljegren, per Thursday morning’s line rushes, will be paired with Dmitry Orlov against the Rangers.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Across the entire second half, Boise State had nine rushes that went for minus-5 yards.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Nov. 2025
Dowdle finished Sunday with 25 rushes for 130 yards and two touchdowns against one of the best rush defenses in the league.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Tagovailoa’s 11 rushes this season have gained 38 yards.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Dowdle also ranks in the top five in success rate on rushes (third) and explosive run percentage (fifth).
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
The situation took a surprising turn as Fields went 21-of-32 for 244 yards and a touchdown, along with 31 yards on 11 rushes in the thrilling 39-38 win.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
In addition to adrenaline rushes and novelty pleasures, haunted houses also create connection between visitors.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Across five games this season, the fourth-year receiver has 12 receptions for 176 yards and a touchdown to go along with six rushes for 23 yards.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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The third-year running back was in the midst of a quiet season, getting just three rushes for six yards across three games.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Like all sugar rushes, the high fades fast and you’re left with a stomachache.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Ronnie is able to bite through the cord and separate herself, but her mother — now demonic and decaying — rushes toward her.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
This results in a predictably dread-inducing sequence in which Teddy rushes to his mother's long-term care facility and feeds antifreeze into her IV line, killing her.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Spencer completes 66 percent of his passes for an average of 142 passing yards a game with 21 touchdowns and rushes for 64 yards a game with nine rushing touchdowns.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
But when cold weather rushes in, a good eye mask becomes essential for staving off dark circles, dry skin, and the puffiness that follows a late night of caviar, blinis, and martinis (‘tis the season to indulge, after all).
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Oct. 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, 24 Oct. 2025
Liljegren, per Thursday morning’s line rushes, will be paired with Dmitry Orlov against the Rangers.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
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At the very end, 15 police officers showed up on set to stop the shoot and tried to take the rushes.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Across the entire second half, Boise State had nine rushes that went for minus-5 yards.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Nov. 2025
Dowdle finished Sunday with 25 rushes for 130 yards and two touchdowns against one of the best rush defenses in the league.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Tagovailoa’s 11 rushes this season have gained 38 yards.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Dowdle also ranks in the top five in success rate on rushes (third) and explosive run percentage (fifth).
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
The situation took a surprising turn as Fields went 21-of-32 for 244 yards and a touchdown, along with 31 yards on 11 rushes in the thrilling 39-38 win.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
In addition to adrenaline rushes and novelty pleasures, haunted houses also create connection between visitors.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Across five games this season, the fourth-year receiver has 12 receptions for 176 yards and a touchdown to go along with six rushes for 23 yards.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushes
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Over 98% of Grab’s engineers now use AI to code, which accelerates their development cycles.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even under a bullish scenario where the company accelerates to a 60% 4-year CAGR, the stock would need to trade at 27x CY28E revenue just to justify its current price.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Everyone strives for that state and pours their love into it.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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Bathed in natural light that pours in from the ceiling, the open space, accented with a swooping chalk white spiral staircase, is filled with design trophies by the likes of Le Corbusier and Alvar and Aino Aalto.—
Catherine Hong,
Architectural Digest,
28 Oct. 2025
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Berkley’s dies by suicide by jumping off a balcony outside their office window; Simpson’s goes crazy and attacks her ex with sulfuric acid.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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For this new study in particular, the researchers focused on the 5FU, which often both fails to reach cancer cells efficiently and attacks healthy tissue—causing side effects like nausea, fatigue and, in rare cases, even heart failure.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Ising’s case is among a series of incidents The Star has reported on in recent months in which fire department employees charged with serious crimes — including assaults, a felony drug case and multiple DWIs — were allowed to remain on the job, some for years.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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Vril and Agartha have thrived in part because of the way the editors mix brainrot and bigotry, disguising their ideological assaults in the fried fog of GifTok rap gibberish.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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One shopper can confirm these kicks are both stylish and comfortable.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
24 Oct. 2025
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The kicks also feature a herringbone outsole, per the product description, designed to grip hardwood floors.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The domino effect pushes deliveries out, forces expensive air freight, and overloads suppliers.—
Raj Dhiman,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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During times of high geomagnetic activity, which pushes the northern lights further south, the aurora will be visible directly overhead in the northern United States, according to the prediction center.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sunlight streams through large windows, highlighting sweeping views of the pastures and gardens.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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The dramatic, hourlong take by Neira is reminiscent of the Bel-Air drama reimagining of the Will Smith sitcom, which streams on Peacock.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 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 9 Nov. 2025.
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