rush
verb (used without object)
to move, act, or progress with speed, impetuosity, or violence.
have rushed
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present perfectof rush.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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Other Burundians and some other foreign nationals have rushed to border crossing points to leave the country, with reports suggesting that a number have ended up stranded there.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Since the decision, businesses have rushed for refunds.
From Barron's ● May 12, 2026
In the past few years, tech companies - large and small - have rushed into the AI race, supported by subsidised office space, cash rewards and loans.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026
Investors have rushed to exit what are called business development companies as worries mount about the value of the loans extended to software companies.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 25, 2026
Mr. Weasley appears to have rushed to the aid of “Mad-Eye” Moody, the aged ex-Auror who retired from the Ministry when no longer able to tell the difference between a handshake and at-tempted murder.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
