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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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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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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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as in spontaneous
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Recent Examples of rush
Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Max 9 in January, quickly followed by another incident later that month, some conservatives — led by Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. — rushed to blame diversity initiatives despite a lack of evidence.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Detroit ran on 3rd-and-7 to seemingly set up a fourth-down attempt, but a David Montgomery rush picked up only two yards, and the Lions decided to punt on 4th-and-5.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2022
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Preparations were rushed across the Greater Antilles, with hurricane warnings issued for the Turks and Caicos, southeastern Bahamas, and Cuba.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Max 9 in January, quickly followed by another incident later that month, some conservatives — led by Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. — rushed to blame diversity initiatives despite a lack of evidence.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
Bosa didn’t generate his usual pass rush early against Tristin Wirfs and then also against journeyman Justin Skule when Wirfs left with a knee sprain.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Detroit ran on 3rd-and-7 to seemingly set up a fourth-down attempt, but a David Montgomery rush picked up only two yards, and the Lions decided to punt on 4th-and-5.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Others were rush jobs.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2022
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Clear, actionable NDCs not only accelerate the energy transition but also attract the private sector funding required to meet the $1.3 trillion target.María Mendiluce, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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All of it in the service of greater appreciation that might lead to better stewardship of a planet in peril as climate change accelerates and biodiversity declines.Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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But even those strictures were watered down after the industry poured money into political contributions and lobbyists, who warned that cuts would harm elderly patients.Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
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This year members of the audience were given the opportunity to take part in an auction to be chosen to be the ones pouring the champagne into the glasses.Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Student loan forgiveness The Education Department has been hurrying to finalize a new federal rule that would cancel student loans for people who face financial hardship.Fatima Hussein, Matthew Daly, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Nov. 2024
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Once his roughly 30-minute speech at the Institute for the Preservation of African American Music and Arts ended, supporters hurried to the front of the room to take selfies with Clinton, who has remained a popular figure even two decades after his presidency ended.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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Insurgents attacked a military airbase southeast of Aleppo with drones early Friday, destroying a helicopter, the Anadolu Agency reported.SARAH EL DEEB THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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The Raiders, much like the Carolina Panthers this past Sunday, attacked the Chiefs’ biggest weakness: the left tackle position, the lineman responsible for protecting Mahomes’ blind side.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
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The hustle and bustle of London’s busy St. Pancras International Station received a welcome reprise on Wednesday afternoon, when actor Jeff Goldblum delivered an impromptu performance on the Sir Elton John piano positioned on the lower ground floor of the station.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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It’s aimed more at fans who would prefer to be away from the hustle and bustle of a festival and premium amenities.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024
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Adding to her woes was an FBI raid on her home this past summer.Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Nov. 2024
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Huerta said the fear created by those raids helped propel her into the fight for farmworker rights.Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Adventurers will savor the thrills of riding a Jet Ski, steering a windsurfer, or soaring on a parasail.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Get a thrill at Kings Dominion's WinterFest, which opens Friday and runs select dates through Jan. 4.Karri Peifer, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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Honolulu in Hawaii—which was named as the state that most Americans want to visit in a survey this summer—was the least spontaneous U.S. travel destination.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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For example, spontaneous virtual coffee chats can help supplement social connections.Jonathan H. Westover, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rush. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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