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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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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

European defense start-ups are also rushing to market.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 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

The response from local people was swift, with many rushing to help clear up and support those who were targeted.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The last time, all three of them had nearly been swept out into the lake by the current rushing through the opening.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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