1
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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2
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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3
as in to hurry
to proceed or move quickly
rushing is a good way to slip and fall
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4
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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2
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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3
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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as in spontaneous
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Recent Examples of rush
Bonny Chu, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
After hearing word of the attacks, Surasak was trying to rush back to his employer’s farm when he was abducted.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
The last six lines — a long, breathless tumble after the bracing semicolon — rush toward that anxious future.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Others were rush jobs.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2022
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Verb
In another video of the incident, people were also seen frantically rushing away from the violence.
—Bonny Chu, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
After hearing word of the attacks, Surasak was trying to rush back to his employer’s farm when he was abducted.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
For anyone with sharp recollections of the heady rush of first love and the obsessive fixation on one person to the exclusion of all else, Dreams will strike chords.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
The last six lines — a long, breathless tumble after the bracing semicolon — rush toward that anxious future.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rush
Verb
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If an earlier breakthrough occurs: Should a major quantum attack capability emerge earlier than expected, the bitcoin community can accelerate the above timeline.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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This aligns with developments in China, where the government is easing regulatory pressures on its tech sector to revitalize the economy and accelerate its AI ambitions to rival America.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, an Academy source poured ice cold water on Harris showing, up.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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The cement truck from Bakersfield arrived around 8:30 P.M. By ten-thirty, the men were pouring cement again, gluing the enormous metal straw in place.—
Brent Crane,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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But hurry, as popular styles are already selling out.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Anula hurried across the courtyard, passing the vast garden that curled around the administrative buildings, and skidded to a stop outside the concubine estate.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The case, which generated headlines around the world, comes amid rising hostility against Muslims and Palestinians in the U.S. since Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023.—
Sophia Tareen and Melissa Perez Winder,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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Despite losing all three, there were significant improvements collectively and individually, with contributions from attacking starlets Nico Paz, who scored against Atalanta, and Diao, who got the equaliser against Juventus.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Booth glamorizes the hustle, but Lincoln lived the dangers.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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But remember, not all opportunities are worth the hustle.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The raid, which included dismantling the working 103 kilogram, 18-karat gold toilet, titled America (2016), took only five minutes.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Related article Three men on trial over $6 million gold toilet stolen in ‘audacious raid’ Estele and his wife hope to build a new house with their half of the money, Debuisson said.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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Now that the emotions and thrills connected with Valentine’s Day have subsided, the tougher slog starts or resumes for many couples: Finding a way to minimize money stress in a relationship.—
Russ Wiles,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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Here are a few places where sledding rivals skiing for downhill wintertime thrills.—
Terry Ward,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Creates opportunities for mentorship and career development through spontaneous interactions.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Those days of spontaneous travel and memorable experiences don't have to be over.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rush. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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