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present participle of rush.

Synonyms

rushing

American

[ruhsh-ing] / ˈrʌʃ ɪŋ /

noun

a sequence of social events sponsored by a fraternity or sorority for prospective members prior to bidding and pledging.

Other Word Forms

unrushing

adjective

Etymology

Origin of rushing

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; rush ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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The Dodgers edged the Minnesota Twins but lost Kyle Tucker to back spasms and Dalton Rushing to a possible concussion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Catcher Dalton Rushing was replaced behind the plate by Chuckie Robinson in the bottom of the third inning so the team could check Rushing for a possible concussion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

But Rushing had told Roberts he was ready to play.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Dalton Rushing had been frustrated for much of the game, a fact he hadn’t hidden on his trips back to the dugout.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

Rushing like a whirlwind into the kitchen, Sadako cried, “Oh, Mother! I can hardly wait to go to the carnival. Can we please hurry with breakfast?”

From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr

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