rusher

noun

rush·​er ˈrə-shər How to pronounce rusher (audio)
: one that rushes
especially : ballcarrier

Examples of rusher in a Sentence

He was the team's leading rusher last year.
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The quarterback movement also helps mitigate the offensive line protection issues by getting Stroud away from rushers by design. Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 Edge rusher Chop Robinson (26 tackles, 6.0 sacks) came on strongly in the second half of the season. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025 Outlook: The Gators are expected to return James, McCray and sophomore T.J. Searcy and Gumbs as potential edge rushers. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025 Wide receiver Puca Nacua and running back Kyren Williams are excellent, and rookie pass rushers Jared Verse and Braden Fiske both flashed, but the 31-year-old Kupp is coming off of a down season by his lofty standards, and the retired Aaron Donald isn’t walking through the door. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for rusher 

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rusher was in 1618

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“Rusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rusher. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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