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 Synonyms for rushing
  1. rapid
  2. accelerating
  3. pouring
  4. attacking
  5. running
  6. pushing
  7. assaulting
  8. swift
Adjective
  • Property taxes have skyrocketed with the rapid uptick in home values and home insurance has significantly outpaced inflation as severe weather becomes more common and destructive, increasing rates across the board as insurers spread the risk throughout their pool of clients.
    Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Nearly 100,000 people were forced to flee in what remains the largest, most rapid single-day evacuation in the history of modern fire.
    CBS News, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of rapid
Verb
  • That means that any sudden car movements – stopping, accelerating, or turning – could cause the tires to skid on top of the snow.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The pandemic underscored the importance of real-time visibility and adaptability in manufacturing, accelerating the need for resilient systems capable of remote monitoring.
    Jason Waxman, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of accelerating
Verb
  • Global leaders praise Carter Praise for Carter's life and legacy was pouring in from around the world Monday.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Tributes are pouring in for the late Linda Lavin following her death at age 87.
    Julia Moore, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of pouring
Verb
  • The inmate accused of fatally attacking prison guard Andrew Lansing on Christmas Day was issued a misconduct report in April for making threats, according to Lansing's brother and the prison guard union.
    Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The two attacking players could only be registered once a unique loophole opened up via long-term injuries to center backs Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo was exploited by the Catalans.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of attacking
Adjective
  • The contrast with England’s first four games is stark — Southgate’s defence has sat deep, leading to large gaps between the lines, more running and a malfunctioning press.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 3 July 2024
  • Fields was a greater running threat than Wilson, but Pittsburgh’s ground game hasn’t taken a notable step back since the quarterback switch.
    Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of running
Verb
  • This is not a new development in New Orleans where the Saints have been pushing their costs into the future for years now.
    Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And the federal government has refused to enact reforms the industry has been pushing for at least a decade.
    Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of pushing
Verb
  • The men allegedly took turns assaulting Doe while the female celebrity watched.
    Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Their offenses range from misdemeanor counts of demonstrating or picketing to felonies that include assaulting officers and civil disorder.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of assaulting
Adjective
  • Matthew Braga On music for floating. Column Closing Pandora's Box Rollie Pemberton Reckoning with the swift decline of Twitter.
    Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Referring to Hurricane Ian, DeSantis stressed Florida's swift response, including rebuilding bridges in three days and restoring power to millions.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of swift
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