rush
Third Person
rushes
Present Participle
rushing
Past Tense
rushed
Past Participle
rushed
1
to move or act very quickly
- When the fire alarm sounded, the students had to rush out of the building in an orderly manner.
- Realizing he was late for the meeting, John had to rush to the conference room.
- The mother had to rush to the store to buy groceries before it closed.
- Seeing the approaching storm, the beachgoers decided to rush back to their cars.
- To catch the last bus, the passengers had to rush to the bus stop.
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2
to make a sudden, swift, and aggressive movement or attack
transitive
- The army decided to rush the enemy outpost under the cover of darkness.
- The predators in the wild often rush their prey with incredible speed and precision.
- The burglars decided to rush the security guard when he momentarily turned away.
- With a battle cry, the warriors rushed the enemy lines, catching them off guard.
- The protesters decided to rush the barricades in an attempt to gain entry to the restricted area.
3
to pressure or compel someone to act quickly or without proper consideration
- The impending deadline rushed the team to complete the project.
- The urgent phone call rushed her to make immediate travel arrangements.
- The manager rushed the staff to finish the report ahead of schedule, causing stress and fatigue.
- The unexpected visitor rushed the host to prepare a meal in a hurry.
- The looming exam date rushed the students to cram and study late into the night.
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4
to attempt to gain yards by carrying the ball forward
- The running back skillfully rushed past defenders, showcasing impressive speed and agility.
- The quarterback's ability to read the defense and decide whether to pass or rush made him a dual-threat on the field.
- The offensive line created a perfect pocket, allowing the quarterback to rush for a significant gain.
- The rookie quarterback surprised everyone by successfully rushing for a touchdown in his debut game.
- The quarterback's decision to rush for a first down brought new energy to the team.
5
to force or propel something or someone rapidly and forcefully
transitive
- The strong wind rushed the leaves along the sidewalk, creating a swirling dance of colors.
- Trying to catch the bus, she accidentally rushed the people waiting in line at the bus stop.
- The water burst through the dam, rushing debris downstream in its powerful current.
- The sudden downpour rushed water into the streets, causing localized flooding.
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