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Definitions

rush

[ruhsh] / rʌʃ /

NOUN

hurry, speed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blitz dash flood flow scramble stream surge

STRONG

charge dispatch expedition flux haste hastiness hurriedness precipitance precipitancy precipitation race swiftness urgency

Antonyms

STRONG

delay slowing

WEAK

retardation slowness

NOUN

attack

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assault blitz onslaught storm surge violence

STRONG

charge push

Antonyms

STRONGEST

peace

WEAK

guarding protection

VERB

hurry, speed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barrel bolt break charge chase dash dispatch fly hustle press push run scramble scurry shoot sprint zip

STRONG

accelerate career course dart expedite fleet fling flit haste hasten hotfoot quicken race roll scud streak surge tear whiz zoom

WEAK

fire up get cracking get the lead out go like lightning hurry up lose no time make haste make short work of shake a leg speed up step on the gas

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dawdle retreat slow stay wait walk

STRONG

decelerate hinder retard

VERB

charge, attack

Synonyms

STRONGEST

storm

STRONG

capture overcome surge

WEAK

take by storm

Antonyms

WEAK

guard protect

Example Sentences

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Jodar does not feel "in a rush" to achieve great things, but has little intention of slowing down in Paris.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The rush underscores growing anxiety among migrant communities -- many of whom lack proper documentation -- with rights groups warning of forced expulsions and limited legal protections.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

What’s more, the mad rush by businesses to invest in AI has turbocharged economic growth and further contributed to record stock gains.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

And the AI gold rush is still in full swing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The Raven Leader caught his gaze and held it, and Torak felt a rush of relief.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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