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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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Mexico is still rushing to complete renovations at subway stations and at its main airport ahead of the tournament.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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

Other carmakers that have been late to hybrids in the U.S., such as Nissan and Volkswagen, are rushing to add them to their lineups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

He saw only the river, rushing relentlessly toward him.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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