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Recent Examples of bum-rush
These artists bum-rushed the entire industry — from blazing defiant lyrics to becoming record mogul millionaires in corporate boardrooms; baggy jeans, baseball caps, leather sneakers and hoodies became a billion-dollar market.
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Ronald E. Scott, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
Right after Theo rejects the deal, Cory bum-rushes him.
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
The Cardinals bum-rushed the southpaw for a pair of solo homers in the opening frame.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2024
Earlier that day, outside of his hotel, people had bum-rushed the billionaire, angling for an autograph or selfie.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024
Listen to this article Despite the recent outrage and calls to end court-storming, the act of bum-rushing the hardwood (or gridiron), will not suddenly be going out of style.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2024
Despite the recent outrage and calls to end court-storming, the act of bum-rushing the hardwood (or gridiron), will not suddenly be going out of style.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2024
An album that bum-rushed through industry politics, skeptics, and even a near-death experience.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2024
Not yet having created the maximum amount of drama, Dirty ended his evening by bum-rushing the dancehall star and newly signed Def Jam artist Capleton’s show and ruining his performance.
—Dante Ross, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2023
Ronald E. Scott, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
Right after Theo rejects the deal, Cory bum-rushes him.
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
The Cardinals bum-rushed the southpaw for a pair of solo homers in the opening frame.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2024
Earlier that day, outside of his hotel, people had bum-rushed the billionaire, angling for an autograph or selfie.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024
Listen to this article Despite the recent outrage and calls to end court-storming, the act of bum-rushing the hardwood (or gridiron), will not suddenly be going out of style.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2024
Despite the recent outrage and calls to end court-storming, the act of bum-rushing the hardwood (or gridiron), will not suddenly be going out of style.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2024
An album that bum-rushed through industry politics, skeptics, and even a near-death experience.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2024
Not yet having created the maximum amount of drama, Dirty ended his evening by bum-rushing the dancehall star and newly signed Def Jam artist Capleton’s show and ruining his performance.
—Dante Ross, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bum-rush
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When his victory was confirmed, Hendrickson fell to his back in disbelief as he was mobbed by his coaching staff while Steveson rested on his knees in amazement.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Eagles fans have mobbed the streets of Philadelphia many times in the past, including twice this year after the Eagles won the NFC championship and Super Bowl.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Facebook) Yolanda was seen on surveillance video arguing with Rebecca and physically assaulting her on the day of the fatal stabbing.—
Stephen Sorace,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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According to police, Yolanda was captured on surveillance camera allegedly arguing with and physically assaulting Rebecca, then fleeing the residence before her wife’s mother found her.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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In his barn, Joe finds a bloody knife along with a truly disturbing amount of swarming ants.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2025
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Unbeaten University has struggled offensively against the swarming Delta defense, hitting just 7 of 22 from the field.—
Patrick Saunders,
The Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2025
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By the way, it was attacked from the Pentagon and from the White House as being fake news that this was going to happen and Elon Musk denounced the leak.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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This was a departure from Mourinho and Conte, who both moaned about investment, attacked the club culture, exited unceremoniously, and bad-mouthed them afterward.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Williams, a three-year veteran who has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of the last two seasons, is eligible for an extension.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts – who is the person with the ball in his hands and is being pushed from behind – has benefitted greatly from this play, with the majority of his 52 rushing touchdowns over the last four seasons coming from the tush push.—
Ben Morse and Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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Thomas wrote a dissenting opinion, to which Alito also attached his name, and assailed the court majority for refusing to hear Alabama's case.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The high-drama scene the mayor will be walking into is hardly his first time being assailed over immigration.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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According to court documents, Gadson’s brother had previously tried to rob Bradford, who had allegedly sold him a faulty car.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
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Schwartz decided to rob a local dentist, Dr. Victor Cook.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
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The large sleek lions hunt alone, ambushing their prey with their curved retractile claws from behind and killing with a bite to the skull.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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The suspect drove away in a white pickup truck and ambushed another officer who was driving on West Margarita Street, south of the original crime scene, Bryan said.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bum-rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum-rush. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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