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Synonyms

rushes

British  
/ rʌʃɪz /

plural noun

  1. (sometimes singular) (in film-making) the initial prints of a scene or scenes before editing, usually prepared daily

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"Workers are now paying twice -– first through unsafe production rushes, and now through likely job and income insecurity," he said.

From Barron's

During large market moves, he rushes to cancel his orders to avoid having them executed at a bad price.

From The Wall Street Journal

And out rushes a blazingly cathartic torrent of honesty and horror.

From Los Angeles Times

Her heels scrape on the floor as she rushes to the lavatory while the rest of us watch.

From Literature

Listening to music rushes her work because she is tempted to sculpt or sew or cook to the beat.

From Los Angeles Times