1
as in accelerates
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 pours
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 hurries
to proceed or move quickly
rushing is a good way to slip and fall
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4
as in attacks
to take sudden, violent action against
one goat suddenly rushed the other and knocked it down
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as in raids
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 kicks
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
riding my motorcycle over these winding roads is always an adrenaline-pumping rush
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Recent Examples of rushes
Jessica Kiang, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
But while the new movie dawdles on its way to Toxie’s origins, then rushes toward a finale with a lurching rhythm that verges on calculated ineptitude, its spirit never feels inauthentic.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
As one group of players rushes wildly to celebrate with its fans, the other slumps to the floor with their heads buried in their hands or the turf.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Senior running back Oscar Alderson rushes for 163 yards and three TDs during Lake Station’s 42-6 nonconference win against South Newton.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Rahjai Harris #47 of the East Carolina Pirates rushes the ball past Devon Marshall #16 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the Go Bowling Military Bowl at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Annapolis, Maryland.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
In the clip, a man appears to aggressively grab a woman in the aisle of the plane and push her back before another male passenger rushes forward to intervene.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Later, his friend rushes over aggressively and confronts her about this.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Every day, a loyal German shepherd rushes to the curb for the sweetest reason.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Gordon had four yards on two rushes, but one was a third-and-short conversion.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Waiting for him at SoFi Stadium will be one of the premier pass rushes in the NFL.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
In addition to Riley’s output, Gaines had 98 yards on 14 carries, and Sherrod had 42 yards on just seven rushes.
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
Toler finished his night with 5 rushes for 24 yards and one touchdown.
—Chris Winters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
The junior followed up with a pair of rushes to the 33 before Arredondo scored from the 17 four plays later, leaping over one defender, for a 35-12 Two Rivers lead.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
Looking at the stat sheet, Hurts went 19-of-23 for 152 yards passing, while rushing for 63 yards on 13 rushes.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Despite the whirlwind that came along with both rushes, Morgan wouldn't change her actions or decisions.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Perhaps that is what rushes in to fill the vacuum where Meursault’s morality ought to be.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
But while the new movie dawdles on its way to Toxie’s origins, then rushes toward a finale with a lurching rhythm that verges on calculated ineptitude, its spirit never feels inauthentic.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
As one group of players rushes wildly to celebrate with its fans, the other slumps to the floor with their heads buried in their hands or the turf.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Senior running back Oscar Alderson rushes for 163 yards and three TDs during Lake Station’s 42-6 nonconference win against South Newton.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Rahjai Harris #47 of the East Carolina Pirates rushes the ball past Devon Marshall #16 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the Go Bowling Military Bowl at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Annapolis, Maryland.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
In the clip, a man appears to aggressively grab a woman in the aisle of the plane and push her back before another male passenger rushes forward to intervene.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Later, his friend rushes over aggressively and confronts her about this.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Every day, a loyal German shepherd rushes to the curb for the sweetest reason.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
Chase Brown averaged just 2 yards per carry on 21 rushes.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Gordon had four yards on two rushes, but one was a third-and-short conversion.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Waiting for him at SoFi Stadium will be one of the premier pass rushes in the NFL.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
In addition to Riley’s output, Gaines had 98 yards on 14 carries, and Sherrod had 42 yards on just seven rushes.
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
Toler finished his night with 5 rushes for 24 yards and one touchdown.
—Chris Winters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
The junior followed up with a pair of rushes to the 33 before Arredondo scored from the 17 four plays later, leaping over one defender, for a 35-12 Two Rivers lead.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
Looking at the stat sheet, Hurts went 19-of-23 for 152 yards passing, while rushing for 63 yards on 13 rushes.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Despite the whirlwind that came along with both rushes, Morgan wouldn't change her actions or decisions.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushes
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Coaching accelerates trust, sharpens skills, and keeps teams engaged even when separated by time zones and thousands of miles.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The missile’s low-G launch from the cannon avoids the need for hardened components, while a rocket motor accelerates it to low supersonic speeds.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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And Josh, who pours his guilt into a publicity campaign to try and find his missing son.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Enthusiasm builds on announcement day, shares trade up, and money pours in.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dennis tries to hug Roman, but Roman attacks him, punching him multiple times before leaving the hotel room.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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After Wednesday disables the machine with an axe, Isaac’s ability no longer works, and Thing attacks him.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Across the street is a police station, where federal agents gathered before immigration raids.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Durham City Council passed the resolution on Tuesday with a unanimous vote to shield city workers against raids and arrests carried out by federal officials, according to The Duke Chronicle.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cannonier's game plan was a good one, but his approach of using leg kicks to slow his opponent and pick up control time against the cage didn't work.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Those two shootouts represent a relatively small sample size, but Livakovic’s overall record on spot kicks is better than average, too.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The law is flexible in terms of how long the order would last and pushes for those under an order to be connected with resources to help them.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ned pushes a big red button at the end of the press to see what happens, and nothing does — but then his phone starts blowing up with staffers volunteering to pitch in on his new local reporting initiative.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The show streams the next day on Hulu.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The game streams on Paramount+, according to the USA Rugby website.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In some versions of the tale, the wolf scurries off to the forest while the three pigs live happily ever after in humble homesteads of their choice.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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By now, though, her face falls completely off and scurries away.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Rushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rushes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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