rushing
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Given the fragile economic outlook, some economists warn that rushing to tighten monetary policy might be unwise.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
While some of this exodus can be explained by citizens rushing to protect their savings, the sheer size of the sums involved suggests the involvement of "regime actors", Kaitlin Martin of Chainalysis told AFP.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
In the evolving landscape of college basketball, talented freshmen fated to spend two semesters on campus before rushing off to the NBA draft used to be all the rage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Eight months of planning, three weeks of installation: Production crews are rushing to ready the Dolby Theatre for Sunday’s Oscars with just 72 hours remaining.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Wind, water rushing up the sand, kids yelling on the trail behind us, people laughing.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.