rush
verb (used without object)
to move, act, or progress with speed, impetuosity, or violence.
has rushed
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present perfectof rush (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Military planners worry the U.S. has rushed so many munitions to the Middle East that America’s ability to defend against potential threats from China and Russia has been diminished, The Wall Street Journal has reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
DoorDash for years has rushed online orders from burritos to cold medicine to customers’ homes via bike couriers and drivers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The closure of Hormuz upended about half of Thailand’s oil supply and the government has rushed to offer subsidies and cost-of-living relief as farmers and consumers reel from the higher prices.
From Barron's ● May 30, 2026
In seven seasons, he has rushed for 7,803 yards from 1,840 carries and has scored 74 touchdowns.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
My mother has rushed out to the entrance, with Eden hidden behind her.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
