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  • present participle of rush.
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rushing

[ruhsh-ing] / ˈrʌʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
hurrying
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
moving with great speed
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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The team is rushing to get him ready in the hopes he can play at some point in the three-game group stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Quickly rushing to help, Gareth Jones was among the first of the youngsters he pulled to safety.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Now, spurred by the Iran war, the region’s petrostates are rushing to draw new lines to circumvent it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The call sent Schildhorn, now 73, rushing to his bank.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Shanghai Chic, her argument with her ba, and my falling-out with James came rushing back.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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