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present participle of rush.

Synonyms

rushing

American

[ruhsh-ing] / ˈrʌʃ ɪŋ /

noun

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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So right now in government, officials are "rushing around picking up every little hint and tidbit on areas that might affect their department", in the words of one former senior figure.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

Big picture: The labor market bottomed out at the end of 2025, but companies aren’t rushing to create new jobs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

He finished with 9,651 yards and 55 touchdowns rushing and 2,255 yards and nine touchdowns receiving.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

As the sun was about to set, 25 Mexican soldiers with sniffer dogs showed up, one of many foreign crews rushing in to help Venezuela cope.

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Katherine standing up, rushing toward the conference room.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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