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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
Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Now footsteps are heard rushing up from the floor below, and Varsha is soon surrounded by her aunt’s retinue of maids and household staff.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Throw in the signing of dual threat quarterback Malik Willis with the drafting of mauling offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor as well as Will Kacmarek, arguably the best blocking tight end of the 2026 class, and all signs point to the Dolphins having an elite rushing attack for quite some time.
—Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Ponder eventually finished with four sacks playing a rotational pass-rushing role, and added just one QB hit over four playoff games.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
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Verb
After rushing to the hospital to be by his side, Trigg died nearly a week later, Kiser recounted to Shetty.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Now footsteps are heard rushing up from the floor below, and Varsha is soon surrounded by her aunt’s retinue of maids and household staff.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Throw in the signing of dual threat quarterback Malik Willis with the drafting of mauling offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor as well as Will Kacmarek, arguably the best blocking tight end of the 2026 class, and all signs point to the Dolphins having an elite rushing attack for quite some time.
—Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Ponder eventually finished with four sacks playing a rotational pass-rushing role, and added just one QB hit over four playoff games.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushing
Adjective
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Similar rapid advancements occurred with chemistry in the 19th century and physics in the 20th century, and the 21st century will go to biology and medicine.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Australia is accelerating efforts to protect frontline troops from the growing threat of small drones, awarding a contract to defense technology firm OpenWorks under the Australian Defence Force’s Land 156 counter-drone program.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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ReelShort is accelerating its Southeast Asia expansion with a new strategic partnership with Philippine telecommunications giant Globe, even as founder and CEO Joey Jia says the future of the company extends far beyond microdramas.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Assemble the dessert by pouring the batter into a prepared pan and cover with the crumb topping.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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The grounds crew got the tarp down just before the rain started pouring a few minutes later.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
14 June 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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After the good Samaritan got him off the woman, witnesses say the man wandered to produce and began attacking a 16-year-old boy, but Garbe had followed him.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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After coming close on numerous attacking opportunities in the first, the Real Madrid star put England ahead for the good in the opening moments of the second.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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World connected with her own running knee strike but only picked up the two count.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Children's Protective Services is investigating after police said three children were found in a non-running car in Redford Township, Michigan, on Thursday, when the area was under a heat advisory.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Trump is pushing France to nix a 3% tech levy on revenue from large digital services that has been in place since 2019.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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If their next outing doesn’t keep carefully evolving, they can get branded a one-trick pony, but pushing the envelope too far can alienate day-one fans.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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The Obama Presidential Center grand opening ceremony will start streaming at 11 am CT Thursday, June 18.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Lucky begins streaming on Apple TV on July 15.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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“Rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rushing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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