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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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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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Recent Examples of rush
Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Despite this verdict, thousands of people rushed to his defense, calling her a liar and placing the shame on Hand.
—Chloe Laws, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
Jonathan Dienst, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Late in the fourth quarter, Watt came up limping in the middle of a pass rush.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Others were rush jobs.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2022
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Verb
He’s also rushed for 935 yards and a school-record 15 touchdowns.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Despite this verdict, thousands of people rushed to his defense, calling her a liar and placing the shame on Hand.
—Chloe Laws, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
Officials say that on Nov. 26, during the Thanksgiving travel rush, Dali boarded Delta Flight 264 from John F. Kennedy International Airport en route to Charles de Gaulle Airport, according to the FBI and a federal complaint.
—Jonathan Dienst, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Late in the fourth quarter, Watt came up limping in the middle of a pass rush.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel (341 yards, two TDs, 27-yard rush TD) and Ohio State’s Will Howard (326 yards, two TDs, rush TD) were both brilliant.
—Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Others were rush jobs.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2022
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While poverty is still very visible in rural areas, Morocco accelerates with its building plans, most notably the Grand Stade Hassan II.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Butler comeback was accelerated by 7-footer Andre Screen, who tied his career-high with four blocks in the game’s first 18 minutes.Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
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This was a standout for any time of day as a medium bodied brew, subtly sweet with virtually no bitterness or acidity via my automatic OXO 8-cup machine or my Hario V60 pour over.Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
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Earlier in the day, meteorologists predicted a rainy New Year's Eve, and their forecasts proved to be correct as rain poured down on attendees.Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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In the opening scene of Robert Eggers‘ Nosferatu, Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp) sobs in bed before hurrying to the window to look upon the shadow of the demon entrancing her, Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgard).Hilton Dresden, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2024
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The movie shows the 6888 women hurrying to turn it into an office.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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In July 2024, 6-year-old Jaxson Dvorak died when his uncle's dogs attacked him in Lorain.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2024
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Unlike the seasonal influenza viruses, bird flu doesn't attack the cell receptors that predominate in a person's upper airways.Will Stone, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
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Having open shelving a bit further from the hustle and bustle of the kitchen can also help mitigate any dust-collecting humidity.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Pace yourself — don’t let the Saturnian hustle drain you.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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The recent raid of a woman’s Tennessee home, where more than 300 vials fake weight loss drugs were found, sheds light on a growing concern across the country as the black market for such medicines explodes.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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The raid drove polygamy in fundamentalist Mormon communities further underground and allowed people like Warren Jeffs to rally followers by using their fear of the government.Jeremy Duda, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
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The crisp winter air flowed in through the open doors, carrying the thrill of a first date.Alyssa Hankins, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Many of the young passengers, invited from local New Jersey hospitals and community programs such as RWJBarnabas Health Children’s Health Network, University Hospital and the YWCA, experienced the thrill of flying for the very first time.Melissa Noel, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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So next time, be open to the idea that maybe date night isn’t candlelit dinners but spontaneous hikes.Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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In recounting her spontaneous adventure, Marsh emphasizes the importance of gratitude and adaptability—the two qualities that helped her through.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rush. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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