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
Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Last year, the Packers were fifth in rushing attempts and rushing yards as Jacobs ran for 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Wiley led the Panthers with 80 yards rushing and a touchdown.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Boise State struggled against dual-threat quarterback Byrum Brown last week, giving up 210 passing yards, 43 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
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McCarthy’s performance — 143 yards passing and two touchdowns, and 25 yards rushing with a touchdown — even earned him NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Last year, the Packers were fifth in rushing attempts and rushing yards as Jacobs ran for 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Wiley led the Panthers with 80 yards rushing and a touchdown.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Boise State struggled against dual-threat quarterback Byrum Brown last week, giving up 210 passing yards, 43 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushing
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Global interest in the technology is accelerating as Italy has approved a demo line between Venice and Padua.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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Access to these solutions will enable Komatsu to optimize safety and energy efficiency, while increasing overall productivity, accelerating product development, and enabling large-scale decarbonization.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The world of work is rapidly changing but pouring all resources into AI and letting humans go isn’t the answer.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Afterward, Kirk's head tilted to the side and blood could be seen pouring from his neck.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
10 Sep. 2025
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Before the new regulations, says Annie Inglis, Marine Biology Presenter with Quark, the expedition crew would be hurrying to get guests in Zodiacs to try to get closer to a bear sighting like this.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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While Qataris may now indeed question the value of their military cooperation with the United States and its designation of Qatar as a major non-NATO ally, Turkey’s military presence in the country also failed to prevent Israel from attacking.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Show Viz Nuno Espirito Santo’s Nottingham Forest had counter-attacking licked.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unrivaled also saw rapid growth across digital platforms during its first season.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Instead of rapid expansion, Johnson focuses on sustainable growth.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Her comments come as Democrats face a leadership crossroads in Washington, with long-serving figures under scrutiny and younger candidates pushing for change.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Angels made a late change to their rotation, pushing all of the pitchers back a day and having right-hander José Ureña start Wednesday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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Beauty in Black Season 2, Part 1 is now streaming on Netflix.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Netflix is streaming the matchup globally, which should ensure a significantly larger audience.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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With multiple Commanders defenders in pursuit, Burrow didn’t try to go out of bounds or slide, but rather turned around and tried scurrying away from them to keep the play alive.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rushing. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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