rushing

noun

rush·​ing ˈrə-shiŋ How to pronounce rushing (audio)
: the act of advancing a football by running plays : the use of running plays
also : yardage gained by running plays

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The Bears totaled 71 rushing yards, with Khalil Herbert scoring the only touchdown on a 2-yard run shortly before halftime. Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024 So far in 2024, Elliott has averaged a paltry 3.1 yards per carry, totaling 149 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Jesse Reed, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 The Chargers are 24th in points per game (18.9), 23rd in net yards per game, 20th in net rushing yards, 24th in net passing yards and 20th in yards per play. Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 31 Oct. 2024 Samuel, a week removed from a bout with pneumonia, produced 71 receiving yards (four catches) and 15 rushing yards (four carries) before exiting in the fourth quarter with injured ribs. Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rushing 

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rushing was in 1882

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“Rushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rushing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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