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rushing

noun

the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
R
Ends with
G
Contains
US
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈɹʌʃɪŋ

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noun

  1. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

    “in his haste to leave he forgot his book”

noun

  1. (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

    “the linebackers were ready to stop a rush”

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Example Sentences

in his haste to leave he forgot his book
the linebackers were ready to stop a rush

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