as in rapid
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in pouring
to flow out in great quantities or with force
in the spring the stream's rushing waters make crossing treacherous
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in hurrying
to proceed or move quickly
rushing is a good way to slip and fall
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in attacking
to take sudden, violent action against
one goat suddenly rushed the other and knocked it down
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rushing
Manuel Rueda, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
However, a fuller picture emerged over the past 24 hours as additional clips surfaced, including footage from Ritchson’s own body cam, that showed Taylor rushing into the street to confront Ritchson and attacking him first.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
That’s due in large part to its natural beauty—towering mountains, spectacular canyons, and rushing waters inspire hiking, biking, fly-fishing and a number of other outdoor pursuits.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Of course, that didn't stop several attendees from rushing to In-N-Out once the ceremony ended.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rushing
Verb
Images shared online by Colombian media outlets showed a black cloud of smoke rising from a field where the plane crashed and a truck with soldiers rushing to the site.
—Manuel Rueda, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
However, a fuller picture emerged over the past 24 hours as additional clips surfaced, including footage from Ritchson’s own body cam, that showed Taylor rushing into the street to confront Ritchson and attacking him first.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
That’s due in large part to its natural beauty—towering mountains, spectacular canyons, and rushing waters inspire hiking, biking, fly-fishing and a number of other outdoor pursuits.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Of course, that didn't stop several attendees from rushing to In-N-Out once the ceremony ended.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rushing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushing
Adjective
-
Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
-
Over the past few of years, the surge in artificial intelligence fueled by apps, websites and other tech has created the need for the rapid expansion of massive data centers to handle the demand.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
For Fashion for Good, the accounting technique is key to accelerating the adoption of biosynthetic PET derived from renewable feedstocks such as plants, agricultural residues and organic waste.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
-
Such a tool could help experts grapple with the accelerating pace and volume of mathematical research.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Authorities are searching for three people who appear to be seen in CCTV video pouring accelerant onto the vehicles before igniting them and fleeing.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
-
Massachusetts is pouring millions of dollars into watch parties and other soccer events around the state for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
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
-
Meza Gonzalez and David Christian, one of her attorneys, refused to answer questions from reporters about the plea agreement, hurrying down a flight of stairs at the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center.—
Megan Rodriguez,
San Antonio Express-News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
There are outside groups aligned with Democrats, yet much of their spending has focused on attacking Collins, rather than supporting a Democratic primary candidate.—
Steve Mistler,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
-
Regardless, there’s no excuse — even in hard knocks politics — for attacking someone because of his disability.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Keenan had the hookup with both Cambridge’s flourishing party scene and a handful of small-time regional pot dealers, who regaled the pair with tales of running weed in pickup trucks over the Mexican border.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
-
Walker is a good piece, and potentially a really good piece for an offense that needs help in the running game — and an offense needs to find some way, any way, to make the quarterback’s job a little easier.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Trump faces a strong lobby within the GOP pushing him to make good on his promise to deport 1 million people a year.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
-
Prosecutors say New Mexico is not seeking to hold Meta accountable for content on its platforms, but rather its role in pushing out that content through complex algorithms that proliferate material that can be addictive and harmful to children.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
One video shows black smoke streaming out of a building where a wall is painted blue with flowers and the sound of a woman can be heard screaming.—
Marin Scott,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
-
The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rushing. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
