- present tense form of rush (3rd person singular).
rushes
Example Sentences
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The senior running back who had to take over at quarterback rushes for 218 yards and four touchdowns, including a clinching 91-yard score to seal the win.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
He was the Trojans’ highest-graded defender, according to Pro Football Focus, with two pressures on 13 pass rushes and two stops on the other 10 in the victory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Too late, a UN security guard rushes in with a fire extinguisher.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Ceuta has a land border with Morocco and has seen migrant rushes before, notably in 2021.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Then the air rushes back into my lungs, and I set the box aside to crouch and give the monitor a push, rolling the stupid thing to its original spot.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
