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  • present participle of rush.
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rushing

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


ADJECTIVE
moving with great speed
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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Mexico is still rushing to complete renovations at subway stations and at its main airport ahead of the tournament.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The team is rushing to get him ready in the hopes he can play at some point in the three-game group stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Instead of rushing for the exits, investors appeared to have rotated into more defensive areas of the market, such as lower-volatility stocks, helping limit overall damage.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The U.S. is rushing to build infrastructure to stay ahead of China in the AI race, but consumer backlash is snowballing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Clare slowed, approaching the sound of human voices mingled with the rushing river.

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




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