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  • present participle of rush.
Definitions

rushing

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


ADJECTIVE
moving with great speed
Synonyms


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Traffic cones have been placed around the crater, and AFP reported that waves pounding the sea front can be seen "lapping in the hole and rushing out again under the stanchions that support the home".

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Ceasar Reyes had 222 yards rushing and three touchdowns in win over South El Monte.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

They also had the 13th-ranked rushing offense in the conference.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

Building on that stability will be crucial as U.S. companies start rushing to tap the bond market for funding.

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

Debris began rushing by: first sticks, then branches, then entire trunks of trees.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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