- present tense form of rush (3rd person singular).
rushes
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Ryan Christianson finished with 151 yards rushing and one touchdown on 31 rushes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
He was the Trojans’ highest-graded defender, according to Pro Football Focus, with two pressures on 13 pass rushes and two stops on the other 10 in the victory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Too late, a UN security guard rushes in with a fire extinguisher.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
With black smoke belching high into the sky, Lobga staggers some 90 seconds before collapsing in flames and a U.N. security guard rushes over blasting an extinguisher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
I smile at her as she opens the door and cold air rushes in.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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