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RUSHING

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 16 meanings of the word Rushing.

Rushing - as a noun

(american football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

Example: "The linebackers were ready to stop a rush"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rush7

The act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

Example: "In his haste to leave he forgot his book"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
haste8hurry11rush7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8move9movement15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rushing - as a verb

To hurry; to perform a task with great haste.

Example: "Rush one's dinner;   rush off an email response"

To flow or move forward rapidly or noisily.

Example: "Armies rush to battle;   waters rush down a precipice."

To dribble rapidly.

(contact sports) to run directly at another player in order to block or disrupt play.

To cause to move or act with unusual haste.

Example: "Don't rush your client or he may withdraw."

To make a swift or sudden attack.

To swiftly attack without warning.

To attack (an opponent) with a large swarm of units.

(college) to attempt to join a fraternity or sorority; to undergo hazing or initiation in order to join a fraternity or sorority.

To transport or carry quickly.

Example: "The shuttle rushes passengers from the station to the airport."

To roquet an object ball to a particular location on the lawn.

To recite (a lesson) or pass (an examination) without an error.

Rushing - as an adjective

Rapidly flowing or surging.

Full of activity, busy.

Example Sentences

"She was rushing to catch the train."
"The rushing water of the river sounded peaceful."
"He made a rushing decision without thinking it through."
"The rushing crowd pushed and shoved to get closer to the stage."
"The rushing wind blew the leaves off the trees."
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Word Game Points

Is RUSHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rushing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RUSHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is RUSHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rushing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RUSHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is RUSHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rushing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RUSHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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