rushing

[ruhsh-ing]

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of rushing¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; rush ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Instead of rushing in, the birds move gradually toward newcomers, taking time to observe and adjust before engaging in more daring interactions that could carry a higher risk of injury.

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But the junior quarterback kept USC’s offense alive for the most part while its rushing attack struggled to move the ball at all.

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The hosts have the luxury of not rushing Pat Cummins' return.

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Both of these high-powered offenses are at their best when their rushing attacks are rolling.

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But institutions were soon rushing to cut professional ties with Summers.

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• moving 
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