- present tense form of rush (3rd person singular).
rushes
Example Sentences
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Whenever it rains, water rushes down streets and sidewalks — picking up any trash, pesticides, dog poop and other fecal matter in its way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
The 6-foot, 220-pound North Carolina product gained 737 yards from scrimmage and had five touchdowns in 156 touches — 124 rushes and 32 receptions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 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
The rain falls harder and a waterfall rushes toward me.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
