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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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as in to hurry
to proceed or move quickly
rushing is a good way to slip and fall
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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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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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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
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
In the absence of clear guidelines, Mélenchon rushed to emphasize the importance of the N.F.P.’s first-place finish.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Wilson H. Stover, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024
The film shot over 20 days, but that day alone, there were 20 hours of rushes shot by eight cameras positioned around the area.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2022
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Verb
Salisbury 35, Randolph-Macon 14: The Sea Gulls rushed for 308 yards and three touchdowns and SyRus McGowan threw a pair of touchdown passes to lead Salisbury to a dominant win over the Yellow Jackets in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
In the absence of clear guidelines, Mélenchon rushed to emphasize the importance of the N.F.P.’s first-place finish.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
Down in the garden, dead cornstalks made a pleasant rattling sound in the cold wind, for all the world like the dry rushes of a duck blind rustling in the darkness of an overcast November morning.
—Wilson H. Stover, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024
The film shot over 20 days, but that day alone, there were 20 hours of rushes shot by eight cameras positioned around the area.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Others were rush jobs.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2022
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In 2021, to fuel its growth and success, the founders bestowed the honor of accelerating the company to Rich Berry, a business school graduate with extensive experience in brand management specializing in the frozen foods industry.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The car is accelerating its transformation from simply a people-mover into a third space—a place for relaxation.Jon Kirchner, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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To pour over: maple syrup infused with vanilla and its big-personality flavor cousin, tonka bean.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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So the next time your fridge interior has a funky smell, pour some coffee grounds into a bowl and place it in the fridge for a couple of hours.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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This past weekend, families, dragging wheelie bags and carrying blankets, were hurrying in both directions.Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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Kraven the Hunter couldn’t be hurried along in reshoots and rewrites.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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Governments around the world have trained eagles to attack unmanned aircraft.Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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According to police reports, Sloan attacked fellow student Mara Daffron before class, puncturing Daffron's spleen.Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Heckel continued to make hustle plays, leading to acrobatic layups, two offensive rebounds, four steals and 14 points.Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Escaping the hustle and bustle of NYC, event planner Gail (Danica McKellar) returns to her Tennessee hometown where her sister, Maggie (Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe), asks her to organize Dollywood's 30th anniversary Christmas event.EW.com, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Trump himself expressed his disapproval of Wray on Sunday, citing the Mar-a-Lago raid and Wray’s initial suggestion that shrapnel, not an intact bullet, grazed his ear during the July assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
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The case became public last week when The Intercept published an article on the raid and the letter was released.DAN ROSENZWEIG-ZIFF THE WASHINGTON POST, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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After the thrill of making an opera, Hilton and Richie are now focused on what’s next for each of them.Ilana Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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So the fact that ‘Birds of a Feather’ has gone on to have this insane life is such a thrill to both of us.Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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Again, a sequel followed, with 2010's Little Fockers seeing Greg and wife Pam (Teri Polo) juggle looking after their five-year-old twins with a spontaneous visit from the in-laws.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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After 10 years of dating, followed by a two-year-long engagement, the couple made their union official through spontaneous nuptials.Emily Weaver, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rush. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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