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
Vitalii Savryha, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
The Broncos’ second-year quarterback became the first player in NFL history to log two touchdown passes and two touchdown rushes in a fourth quarter.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
This was especially evident on a penalty-killing shift that saw the Penguins produce multiple odd-man rushes before Hallander’s goal served as the winner.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Hal rushes away, ostensibly to tell Grace Penn.
—Trish Deitch, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Defensively, the addition of Micah Parsons has given the Packers one of the most talented pass rushes in the NFL.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
While After the Hunt rushes through how Maggie and Alma’s differences were resolved, Maggie lands a polemic Rolling Stone op-ed that further puts Alma’s tenure in jeopardy.
—Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
The national debt now rushes toward $38 trillion.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the world rushes to celebrate the quick ascent — the exit, the viral clip, the headline success story.
—Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Stecker, who had only six rushes for the season coming into the contest, was used as a ballcarrier more than in the previous seven games combined.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Quarterback Bo Nix is a weapon in the run game, too, but 26 of his 33 rushes so far this season have been scrambles, quarterback sneaks or kneel-downs.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
After the team’s 14 rushes gained just 19 yards, there was some belief that maybe the Dolphins couldn’t run the ball.
—Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Freshman JaQuail Smith in his Hornets rushing debut had 17 rushes for 137 yards and two scores.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 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
For his career, Lamb has 57 rushes for 388 yards and three touchdowns.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
Ports like Los Angeles are clogged with pre-tariff inventory rushes, causing multi-week bottlenecks.
—Vitalii Savryha, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
The Broncos’ second-year quarterback became the first player in NFL history to log two touchdown passes and two touchdown rushes in a fourth quarter.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
This was especially evident on a penalty-killing shift that saw the Penguins produce multiple odd-man rushes before Hallander’s goal served as the winner.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Hal rushes away, ostensibly to tell Grace Penn.
—Trish Deitch, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Defensively, the addition of Micah Parsons has given the Packers one of the most talented pass rushes in the NFL.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
While After the Hunt rushes through how Maggie and Alma’s differences were resolved, Maggie lands a polemic Rolling Stone op-ed that further puts Alma’s tenure in jeopardy.
—Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
The national debt now rushes toward $38 trillion.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the world rushes to celebrate the quick ascent — the exit, the viral clip, the headline success story.
—Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Trojans have been mostly solid against the run this season (39th in yards per carry allowed before Saturday), but the Irish offense plowed through them, with Love and Price coming for 315 yards on 37 rushes.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Stecker, who had only six rushes for the season coming into the contest, was used as a ballcarrier more than in the previous seven games combined.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Quarterback Bo Nix is a weapon in the run game, too, but 26 of his 33 rushes so far this season have been scrambles, quarterback sneaks or kneel-downs.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
After the team’s 14 rushes gained just 19 yards, there was some belief that maybe the Dolphins couldn’t run the ball.
—Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Freshman JaQuail Smith in his Hornets rushing debut had 17 rushes for 137 yards and two scores.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 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
For his career, Lamb has 57 rushes for 388 yards and three touchdowns.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushes
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Continuous delivery accelerates the feedback loop between users and developers, allowing real-world data from ongoing projects to refine solver precision and stability.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Outdoor Alliance explains that public lands may remain open while being largely unstaffed, which accelerates wear on trails and facilities and raises the cost of repair once funding resumes.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Sunlight pours through the big windows at Night Swim, where guests line up at the counter for a fresh roast or specialty drink and browse shelves stocked with coffee bags and merch.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Her father, Raúl, once a hopeful biotechnologist, now pours his fear into strange, homemade cures no one else trusts.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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Petro attacks Trump while protecting narcos and engaging in the drug business.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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With Pervis Estupinan or Davide Bartesaghi holding width on the left and No 9 Santiago Gimenez dragging defenders away, Pulisic attacks the gap between centre-back and full-back, arriving in stride rather than starting wide.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Chicago has emerged as a focal point in the national debate, with the city's leadership vocally opposing federal immigration crackdowns and raids.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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The administration recently pressured Facebook to remove a page that tracks ICE raids.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
19 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
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This pushes Tony and Ziva to risk everything in order to save her and finally put an end to the conspiracy.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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The video also pushes for universal healthcare.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Instead of red blood, blue liquid streams through their veins.—
Kate Siber,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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This allows real-time decision-making with latency under 10 milliseconds, enabling the G2 to process multiple sensor streams locally and run large-scale AI models directly on the device.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 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 26 Oct. 2025.
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