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head rush

[hed ruhsh] / ˈhɛd ˌrʌʃ /


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Krista Ellis, the district’s head of school nurses, described the cans as a kind of status symbol—vibrant packaging paired with the thrill of a head rush.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

We might feel dizzy and light-headed, get a head rush and also feel elated or giggly.

From Scientific American ● Mar. 28, 2023

Christian Chapman compared his feelings during Better.com’s orientation to the head rush of a new relationship.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2022

Christian Chapman, 41, compared his feelings during Better.com’s orientation to the head rush of a new relationship.

From New York Times ● Jan. 8, 2022

The plane had just done a steep climb from the reservoir basin—maybe it’s just his imagination or a head rush from the climb.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman


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