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rushing

[ruhsh-ing] / ˈrʌʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
hurrying
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
moving with great speed
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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You don’t want to be listening to a meeting while you’re at the dermatologist’s office, or rushing back from the grocery store to give a presentation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

He finished with 9,651 yards and 55 touchdowns rushing and 2,255 yards and nine touchdowns receiving.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

In the first game, his distribution was pretty poor and then he got caught out against Ghana when he came rushing out, so maybe those changes did not help his situation either.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Those who locked in mortgages above 7.5% in recent years stand to benefit from the current mid-6% range, but financial planners caution against rushing in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

A somber quiet fell over the woods, dampening the sound of the rushing river behind them.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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