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rushing

American  
[ruhsh-ing] / ˈrʌʃ ɪŋ /

noun

  1. 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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Given the fragile economic outlook, some economists warn that rushing to tighten monetary policy might be unwise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

On a busy street in central Rome, 56-year-old Teresa is walking her dog among tourists and commuters rushing to work.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

While some of this exodus can be explained by citizens rushing to protect their savings, the sheer size of the sums involved suggests the involvement of "regime actors", Kaitlin Martin of Chainalysis told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

In the evolving landscape of college basketball, talented freshmen fated to spend two semesters on campus before rushing off to the NBA draft used to be all the rage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The sound of blood rushing in my ears is almost all I can hear.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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