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a rush

NOUN

exhilaration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

elation euphoria high spirits hilarity joy

STRONG

animation cheerfulness delight electrification elevation exaltation excitation firing gaiety galvanization gladness gleefulness inspiration invigoration joyfulness liveliness mirth quickening sprightliness stimulation uplift vitalization vivacity vivification

WEAK

enlivenment head rush

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depression sadness sorrow unhappiness woe

STRONG

discouragement misery

WEAK

agitation upset worry

Example Sentences

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And they’re doing it in a rush, in this case because they want to get it done before July 4.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

It isn’t going to be a rush to a million barrels overnight.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

"Maybe the autumn or the Six Nations would have been a bit of a rush," Caluori said.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The tech sector is leading a rush of mass layoffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Ekon’s heart leaped to his throat as Koffi came flying down at him in a rush.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray