1
as in to accelerate
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 to pour
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 to hurry
to proceed or move quickly
rushing is a good way to slip and fall
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4
as in to attack
to take sudden, violent action against
one goat suddenly rushed the other and knocked it down
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as in hustle
excited and often showy or disorderly speed
what's the reason for all this rush?
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2
as in attack
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
the regiment recaptured the hill with a single rush
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3
as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
riding my motorcycle over these winding roads is always an adrenaline-pumping rush
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as in spontaneous
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Recent Examples of rush
Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
The repost on TikTok three years later is no different, with people rushing to the comments to share their reactions.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
What was a bigger rush; winning as a player or as a coach?
MT: Such a good question.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Others were rush jobs.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2022
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Verb
The boy was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
—Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
The repost on TikTok three years later is no different, with people rushing to the comments to share their reactions.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
Speaking to Who What Wear for a cover story, the Bridgerton actress, who will appear opposite Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem and others in the Brad Pitt vehicle, said the rush came from filming and touring alongside real Grand Prix races for limited minutes at a time.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
What was a bigger rush; winning as a player or as a coach?
MT: Such a good question.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel (341 yards, two TDs, 27-yard rush TD) and Ohio State’s Will Howard (326 yards, two TDs, rush TD) were both brilliant.
—Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Others were rush jobs.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rush
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After the combination mixes and ignites in the combustion chamber, the resulting high-pressure gases produce thrust and eventually accelerate the rocket into the hypersonic realm.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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This flywheel is then accelerated even further since Austin is now home to some of the world’s leading investors, like Jim Breyer, the legendary VC who has been on the boards of Dell, Etsy, Facebook, Marvel, Spotify, Wal-Mart, and 21st Century Fox.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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In the loss to UNLV, Bo Kimble poured in 42 points, including a left-handed free throw in honor of Gathers that drew a standing ovation.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Empowering The Retail Investor Retail investors are pouring record levels into stocks.—
Tamara Kostova,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The replacement crew's brand new SpaceX capsule still wasn't ready to fly, so SpaceX subbed it with a used one, hurrying things along by at least a few weeks.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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But once Friday night surge prices spike to unprecedented highs and he’s tasked between accepting more rides or hurrying over to the club for his duet with Janine, he’s caught between his trademark pragmatism and his newfound romance.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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These are some signs that you’re trapped in a cycle of too much hustle and stress.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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From a clever fox to a roaring deer, the images honored in this year’s British Wildlife Photography Awards contest capture the beauty in the natural world—even amid the hustle and bustle of city streets.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Mar. 2025
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Drone surge The January double-tap attack was part of a wider wave of drone raids, reportedly the biggest of the 37-month wider war for the Ukrainians.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Rather than each episode being filled with heart-pounding action, the series establishes itself with a frantic, stressful raid on Jamie’s house and his subsequent arrest, then dissolves into a crime show that’s much more meticulous and robust beyond the thrills at the top.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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But for first-time visitors, nothing quite beats the thrill of skiing in Zermatt with the Matterhorn’s majestic silhouette as your backdrop.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Stella Nova has a black hole vortex porte-cochere while Terra Luna celebrates the thrill of pushing the limits of discovery.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
19 Mar. 2025
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Mentorship, professional development, and spontaneous idea-sharing are harder to replicate in virtual settings.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Gaga’s brassy belt brings out one of the album’s most passionate vocals from Bennett, who even lets out a spontaneous laugh toward the end of the song.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rush. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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