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

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

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Tech companies are rushing to build the robots for a market projected to reach $38 billion within the next decade.

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A debris flow is a type of landslide that is caused when heavy rain starts rushing downhill and picks up mud and debris.

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“It’s gone remarkably well,” Riley said of USC’s rushing attack since.

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Flocks of fans aren't rushing to travel agents in the same way they did two years ago, because that would just be bonkers.

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Related Words

• driving 
• moving 
• running