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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
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Instead of rushing guests from dinner to the dance floor, they’re invited to linger.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Editing tools like Descript are also rushing into the growing market for digital clones.
—Taylor Lorenz, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
The announcement sent vendors rushing to pack up years' worth of work.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Verb
This is not about rushing to share, but about understanding what’s true for you first.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Instead of rushing guests from dinner to the dance floor, they’re invited to linger.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Editing tools like Descript are also rushing into the growing market for digital clones.
—Taylor Lorenz, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
The announcement sent vendors rushing to pack up years' worth of work.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushing
Adjective
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Private credit's rapid rise has been key to global dealmaking for more than a decade.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Our survey of Americans ages 18-29 allows for a closer look at the sentiments of young adults at a moment of rapid technological advancement and geopolitical change.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The accelerating adoption of AI is also leading to mishaps.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The practice has often come under fire for destabilizing markets and accelerating sharp sell-offs during bouts of extreme volatility and pushing vulnerable companies into distress.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Following the announcement of Prince’s death, tributes began pouring in for the musician.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rebecca Conant, director of programs for the Friends of Pullman National Historic Park, did the beer pouring for the audience and coordinated the event.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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Instead of hurrying to break up tents and scatter RVs, Lee and Oakland’s interim homelessness chief Sasha Hauswald want city workers to focus on minimizing trash and human waste around encampments.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Be sure that the rear lure always has a hook, as the bass typically key in on the ‘straggler’ when attacking a ball of bait.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
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Other offences include attacking one victim on September 20, 2006 and another one in September 2016.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Our running joke in the cast is that no one has anywhere to hide.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Cristobal also gave him credit for his work in the running game in the postseason.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Somebody who is just living greatness and never rests on that laurel but is always pushing herself to expand as an artist.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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But for Ternus, perhaps the most critical aspect of his new job will be pushing the company deeper into AI, where it's lagged many of its megacap peers.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The entire season will start streaming the next day, June 18, on Hulu.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Netflix can continue to grow by raising prices over having to add subscribers, as the streaming giant shifts its focus toward profitability over user count, Wolfe Research reassured investors.—
Sean Conlon,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rushing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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