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Definitions

rush

[ruhsh] / rʌʃ /

NOUN

hurry, speed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blitz dash flood flow scramble stream surge

STRONG

charge dispatch expedition flux haste hastiness hurriedness precipitance precipitancy precipitation race swiftness urgency

Antonyms

STRONG

delay slowing

WEAK

retardation slowness

NOUN

attack

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assault blitz onslaught storm surge violence

STRONG

charge push

Antonyms

STRONGEST

peace

WEAK

guarding protection

VERB

hurry, speed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barrel bolt break charge chase dash dispatch fly hustle press push run scramble scurry shoot sprint zip

STRONG

accelerate career course dart expedite fleet fling flit haste hasten hotfoot quicken race roll scud streak surge tear whiz zoom

WEAK

fire up get cracking get the lead out go like lightning hurry up lose no time make haste make short work of shake a leg speed up step on the gas

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dawdle retreat slow stay wait walk

STRONG

decelerate hinder retard

VERB

charge, attack

Synonyms

STRONGEST

storm

STRONG

capture overcome surge

WEAK

take by storm

Antonyms

WEAK

guard protect

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday, the junior ran for 90 yards as the Hurricanes outgained Ohio State on the ground, with 153 rushing yards to just 45.

From The Wall Street Journal

The pass rush improved, adding 10 sacks to its season total in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times

Pride and a pass rush will keep the three-win Giants in this one.

From Los Angeles Times

Police, firefighters and rescuers rushed to the popular resort, one of the top-ranked ski destinations in Europe, with Swiss media reporting the toll could soar into the dozens.

From Barron's

And still now, that’s why I’m in college and didn’t just rush into adult life.

From Los Angeles Times

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