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   rushing

   /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. moving with urgent haste: "he seems so calm amid all the rushing people"
   • ▪ (of air or a liquid) flowing strongly: "responders attempted to shut off the rushing water"
   • 2. (of a player) advancing rapidly towards an opposing player, especially the quarterback: "one of the interceptions came on a pass that deflected off the knee of a rushing lineman"
   • ▪ (of a play, player, etc.) characterized by gaining yardage or scoring a touchdown or conversion due to a player running from scrimmage with the ball: "he scored a rushing touchdown on the 4th down"

   noun

   • 1. the action of moving with urgent haste: "despite all the rushing and hustling, we still feel on Christmas there is something wonderful about life"
   • 2. the action of advancing rapidly towards an opposing player, especially the quarterback: "there is no defensive rushing allowed during the kick"
   • ▪ the action of gaining yardage or scoring a touchdown or conversion by running from scrimmage with the ball: "they have a really good offensive line as far as rushing is concerned"
   • 3. the process in which a college student visits a fraternity or sorority with a view to joining it: US "rushing is a popular option for first- and second-year students"

   Derivatives

   • 1. rushingly adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRUSHING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   uk / ˈrʌʃ.ɪŋ / us / ˈrʌʃ.ɪŋ / Add to word list. moving quickly: I stretched out and listened to the sound of the rushing stream. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Watercourses & waterfalls. amazon. arroyo. beck. bourne. brook. canalization. cascade. Congo. crick. flume. gulch. maelstrom. Panama Canal. plunge pool. raceway. rapids. rill.

   • English (US)

     RUSHING meaning: 1. moving quickly: 2. moving quickly: ....

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   • Znaczenie Rushing, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     rushing definicja: 1. moving quickly: 2. moving quickly: ....

   • Rushing in Traditional Chinese

     RUSHING translate: 急速流動的;飛奔的;疾馳的. Learn more in the...

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › rushingRushing - definition of rushing by The Free Dictionary

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   Rushing can mean moving swiftly, acting with haste, or advancing the ball in football. It can also refer to a type of plant or a sensation of excitement. Learn more about the word's usage and synonyms.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rushingRushing Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of rushing as a noun, especially in the context of American football. See examples of rushing in sentences, synonyms, word history, and related entries.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › rushingRushing - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner. synonyms: haste, hurry, rush. see more. noun. (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line. synonyms: rush.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › rushingRUSHING Synonyms: 303 Similar and Opposite Words -...

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   Synonyms for RUSHING: rapid, running, hurrying, swift, speeding, lightning, hasty, racing; Antonyms of RUSHING: creeping, dragging, slow, crawling, leisurely, lagging, tardy, sluggish.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRUSH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to ( cause to) go or do something very quickly: rush (about/around) I've been rushing (about/around) all day trying to get everything done. I rushed up the stairs /to the office /to find a phone. When she turned it upside down the water rushed out. [ + to infinitive ] We shouldn't rush to blame them. You can't rush a job like this.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › rushingRUSHING Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   Rushing definition: . See examples of RUSHING used in a sentence.