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1
as in accelerating
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 pouring
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 hurrying
to proceed or move quickly
rushing is a good way to slip and fall
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4
as in attacking
to take sudden, violent action against
one goat suddenly rushed the other and knocked it down
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Recent Examples of rushing
Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
However, the water sector isn’t completely sure yet how using AI might impact the nation’s systems and is not rushing to implement tech companies’ solutions.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Eating a low-calorie snack while focused on other things or rushing to finish quickly may not fully signal to the brain that enough food has been consumed.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Instead of rushing to a doorway, drop, cover and hold on during a tremor, the office advised.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
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Footage featured him, his girlfriend, Zoey Aune, and friend Zachary Aubuchon rushing to put out the blaze and save the animals trapped in the pen near the fire.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
However, the water sector isn’t completely sure yet how using AI might impact the nation’s systems and is not rushing to implement tech companies’ solutions.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Eating a low-calorie snack while focused on other things or rushing to finish quickly may not fully signal to the brain that enough food has been consumed.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Instead of rushing to a doorway, drop, cover and hold on during a tremor, the office advised.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushing
Adjective
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Now, a new study suggests researchers may have found the first drug regimen capable of rapid and sustaining relief from suicidal thoughts across a broad group of patients.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, the deputy secretary-general, said that given the high level of movement of people and goods across the region, coordinated preparedness and rapid information sharing are essential to preventing cross-border transmission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Anthropic also warned that highly capable AI models could dramatically improve offensive cyber operations by accelerating vulnerability discovery and attack planning.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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New research points to a mechanism within the Cascadia fault that could be accelerating a break.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The hushed buzz of clinking Champagne glasses or afternoon tea pots pouring steaming cups comes from the adjacent lobby lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Remove the ribs from the oven and lay them in a new dish or pan (or clean the first one), pouring the juices into a small saucepan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Set over the course of eight years (including the lockdown period during COVID), Herry’s film unfolds fluidly, neither hurrying scenes up unnecessarily, nor lingering too long on any incident.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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No point hurrying toward a resolution that was always receding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Both sides accuse the other of intentionally attacking civilian targets.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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So when attacking midfielder Nick Moon carried the ball down the left wing in the eighth minute, AC Boise bodies began rushing into the box.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Smart ideas While this was going on, the brothers held a running conversation.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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Never particularly good at controlling the running game, Doval then let Turang steal second before permitting a game-tying single to William Contreras.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Rough seas and hazardous underwater conditions repeatedly delayed search efforts as crews mapped and marked the cave entrance before pushing deeper inside.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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That’s why Stuart expects the energy crisis will get worse this spring and summer, pushing gas to $5 a gallon as soon as this month.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Now, starting in February 2027, Netflix takes over, streaming the events live from New York City.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The special is now streaming on Disney+.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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“Rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rushing. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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