rushing 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of rushingnext
as in rapid

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rushing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of rush
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
Verb
The defense, which also received an influx of talent through the portal, hopes to improve on finishing near the bottom of the conference in scoring, rushing and passing defense categories. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 Raleek Brown transferred from Arizona State after rushing for 1,141 yards last season while Ryan Wingo and Cam Coleman, a transfer from Auburn, give Texas one of the most talented wide receiver duos in the country. — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 As a junior, Harris passed for 1,247 pass yards and 11 TDs while rushing for 574 yards and seven TDs. — Charles Baggarly august 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 Walker nearly eclipsed those rushing totals in the Governors’ season-opening win over Portage last week with six carries for 33 yards. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 James Cook should also remain one of the league’s best running backs after rushing for a career-high 1,621 yards in 2025. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 Then explore the old town on foot—this is not a place for rushing. — Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 Young had 1,390 yards rushing and 20 touchdowns last season, while adding 114 yards receiving and a score. — Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 The Seminoles led the ACC in rushing last season, a year after finishing last in the conference. — Andre C. Fernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushing
  1. rapid
  2. accelerating
  3. pouring
  4. hurrying
  5. attacking
  6. running
  7. pushing
  8. streaming
Adjective
  • Fire officials said the combination of dry brush and strong winds fueled the blaze's rapid growth.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The quarterback struggles in camp bring into the realm of possibility Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan seeking an outside backup option off the waiver wire following roster cuts if Ewers doesn’t show rapid improvement.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of rapid
Verb
  • That would mean accelerating from Indonesia's roughly 5% decade-long growth average while keeping the deficit below its 3% statutory ceiling.
    — Celestine Iyer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • For Kraft Heinz, that’s accelerating a shift already underway in Europe toward shorter ingredient lists, smaller portions, and more high-protein products.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of accelerating
Verb
  • Retail investors were meanwhile pouring money into oil funds on the assumption that prices would rebound, adding to strains in the futures market.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Experts say the realities of construction –– blasting through rock with dynamite, pouring concrete into natural landforms and storing water in reservoirs –– could have unintended effects.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of pouring
Verb
  • That’s how Drake Maye ended his latest two-minute drill at Patriots training camp Monday, a meandering march that began around midfield and ended with Maye hurrying the offense to the 3-yard line with 10 seconds on the clock.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of hurrying
Verb
  • Generally, these hunters do not start attacking cells unless there is a reason to do so, such as inflammation, a key marker of infection.
    — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • For example, Way of the Sword rewards defensive play in the form of Issen, powerful counterattacks that are triggered by attacking before an enemy strikes.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of attacking
Adjective
  • Elordi nearly shoulders the running time but plays his Hig a bit too humbly.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Kenneth Walker leads the running back group, and Emari Demarcado, Brashard Smith and rookie Emmett Johnson possess different strengths as the Chiefs look to upgrade the running game.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of running
Verb
  • For the first time, Fed officials described the demand generated by AI infrastructure buildouts as something that could continue to drive up prices for tech products and electricity—thereby pushing up inflation.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Canada has responded with its own retaliatory tariffs and pledged an aid package for affected companies, with Prime Minister Mark Carney commanding public support for the economic pain that will result from pushing back.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of pushing
Verb
  • The article also describes frustrations over streaming legality issues, as games were not initially available to air commercially in public places like bars.
    — Emily Ohman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Death of the Pastor’s Wife is currently streaming on Netflix.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of streaming

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“Rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rushing. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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