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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
Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Morgan rushing into her new relationship was a reaction to feeling left behind after seeing her sister, Joanne (Kristen Bell), fall in love with Noah (Adam Brody, which creates friction between her and Joanne.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Despite the discovery of nuclear fission by Otto Hahn in December 1938 and significant achievements of other German physicists and chemists in research on the structure of the atom, the Nazis were not rushing to put that research to use.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
That offensive line is coming off its best game of the season, having paved the way for NFC Player of the Week Christian McCaffrey’s 201 scrimmage yards and two rushing touchdowns.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, the Bills lead everyone in rushing yards and are second in rushing touchdowns and yards per rushing attempt.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Morgan rushing into her new relationship was a reaction to feeling left behind after seeing her sister, Joanne (Kristen Bell), fall in love with Noah (Adam Brody, which creates friction between her and Joanne.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Despite the discovery of nuclear fission by Otto Hahn in December 1938 and significant achievements of other German physicists and chemists in research on the structure of the atom, the Nazis were not rushing to put that research to use.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
That offensive line is coming off its best game of the season, having paved the way for NFC Player of the Week Christian McCaffrey’s 201 scrimmage yards and two rushing touchdowns.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushing
Adjective
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Since Berman took the helm in 2022, professional women’s soccer has seen rapid growth.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Dark energy was introduced as a placeholder force to explain this accelerating expansion.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The expansion rate of the universe may be slowing down, rather than accelerating at an ever-growing rate, a potentially groundbreaking new study has hinted.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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JPMorgan’s ultra-wealthy clientele is all about pouring their money into athletics, according to a new report from the bank.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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The kit, which comes in four colors—matte white, desert rose, matte black, and hazy blue—comes with a chawan (bowl) with a pouring spout, a naoshi (whisk stand), a chasen (bamboo whisk), a tea tray, a stainless-steel spoon, and a sifter.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the footage, the children could be seen hurrying off the bus and onto the woman’s porch as the smoke grew.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Pedestrians are hurrying past to find their places on Fifth Avenue, but the girls have a different kind of readiness about them.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Under the guidance of Julian Nagelsmann, Germany has rediscovered its attacking rhythm and pressing intensity, signaling a potential return to the elite.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement has angered many Americans by wearing masks while on duty, attacking peaceful protesters and arresting mostly people with no criminal record.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Tyler Johnston with the Cougars scored a running touchdown with 18 seconds left in the game.—
Hannah Cordova,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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But the biggest reason to like Baltimore tonight has to be its running game.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Democrats are pushing to extend soon-to-expire health care tax credits and reverse earlier Medicaid cuts, but Republicans have rejected those proposals.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The partisan scramble was sparked by Trump pushing Texas and other Republican-majority states to redistrict to preserve the party’s majority in the House, prompting Democrats to launch their own efforts to push back.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Bigelow’s film, now streaming on Netflix, is divided into three chapters, telling the story from three different perspectives.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nobody Wants This season 2 is now streaming on Netflix.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rushing. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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