as in rapid
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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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The same technology organizations are rushing to deploy is increasingly being used against them.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
And now, Garrett is rushing the passer in horns.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Be patient and allow your child to feel those uncomfortable feelings, instead of rushing them through it.
—Reem Raouda, CNBC, 31 May 2026
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Verb
While in the autonomous and action-oriented sign of Aries, however, we’re called to lead without rushing the process.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The same technology organizations are rushing to deploy is increasingly being used against them.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
And now, Garrett is rushing the passer in horns.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Be patient and allow your child to feel those uncomfortable feelings, instead of rushing them through it.
—Reem Raouda, CNBC, 31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for rushing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushing
Adjective
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According to Wilkins, a single female iguana can lay up to 70 eggs, contributing to rapid population growth.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Arbour also discussed the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and cautioned against overreliance on the technology.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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This week, industry executives told me that generative AI adoption is accelerating as producers seek to meet rising content demand in the country’s $32 billion media and entertainment sector while navigating tighter budgets.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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She and her non-English-speaking immigrant parents were impressed by a staff intent on accelerating learning and a safe, welcoming campus.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Police said the suspect was wearing a blue shirt and jeans when he was seen on security footage pouring milk on the vehicle and then slashing the tires.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Han Cha and Yunomi began pouring in the South Shore neighborhood on June 5.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Verb
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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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Just attacking everything with strikes.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Police in the northwest Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights have released a sketch of a man accused of attacking and choking a woman this past weekend.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The objective will be to improve a running game that ranked 25th in the NFL last season and 28th in yards after contract.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Keith Morrison is an award-winning correspondent for Dateline NBC, the longest running primetime show in NBC history.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Airbus Helicopters has revealed a new autonomous aircraft based on its popular H145 platform, pushing the company deeper into the growing market for large uncrewed rotorcraft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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In practice, staff can keep administrative windows or sensitive data securely on their side while pushing relevant content – like check-in forms, digital signatures, or purchase breakdowns – directly to the client.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
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Elk were once an abundant source of food in the Alleghenies, both for the Seneca and for the settlers streaming in.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Sunlight streaming through windows can quickly raise indoor temperatures, forcing cooling systems to work harder.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rushing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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