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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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
Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
Williams has 139 rushes for 716 yards this season.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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
Verb
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
Noun
The six explosive rushes totaled 176 yards.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
Williams has 139 rushes for 716 yards this season.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushes
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Even the tamer shows are cause for concern, like Spin the Wheel, which puts quiz contestants in a large hamster wheel that accelerates with every incorrect answer, resulting in injuries or worse.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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This approach enhances the adsorption of lithium polysulfides and accelerates their redox reactions, thereby mitigating the shuttle effect and improving overall kinetics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The nozzle pours a thick stream of concrete while gliding precisely on its course, stacking each layer, one after another, about an inch thick.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Jane pours another glass of wine.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 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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Miller was convicted of assaults on women aged 56, 68 and 22.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to his application, the assaults occurred between 2010 and 2023.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Also in the Rams’ spotlight is Mevis, who was brought in to supplant Joshua Karty after the Stanford product’s missed 5-of-15 field-goal attempts and three point-after kicks this season.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Broncos punter Jeremy Crenshaw had a couple of questionable kicks, but Denver’s defense managed to make a few stops.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 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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Grant soon moved on, partnering with Gaia, a media company that streams content about alternative medicine and spirituality, to offer another version of his AI model.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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The reemergence of trade protectionism is also choking the revenue streams poorer nations rely on to fund food and other essential imports.—
ARIF HUSAIN,
Foreign Affairs,
11 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 16 Nov. 2025.
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