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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Kyle Tucker hits a bases-loaded walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth to drive in Dalton Rushing and Shohei Ohtani in the Dodgers’ 5-4 win over the Marlins.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

On Tuesday, cameras caught Rushing muttering something after looking back at the Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee, who was in discomfort after an awkward slide at home plate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Rushing had tagged out Lee and was headed back to the dugout when he turned back to see Lee on the ground, then kept going.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

“To make sure he was OK. That’s the biggest thing,” Rushing said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Rushing onto the river ice she waited until the sled drew close.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George

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