as in hurried
acting or done with excessive or careless speed
a rushed job with a number of errors
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as in accelerated
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
I wouldn't make so many mistakes if you'd stop rushing me
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as in poured
to flow out in great quantities or with force
in the spring the stream's rushing waters make crossing treacherous
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as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
rushing is a good way to slip and fall
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as in attacked
to take sudden, violent action against
one goat suddenly rushed the other and knocked it down
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Recent Examples of rushed
David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Dolphins had two delay-of-game penalties and a rushed play during their unsuccessful final two drives against New England.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
In her post, the 27-year-old shares how a rushed layover and a tight schedule turned a simple flight connection into an emotional ordeal.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
However, concerns have been raised by industry stakeholders about a rushed and opaque consultation process, with some fearing prior targets will be watered down.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
In the win over the Spiders, the Tar Heels were led by quarterback Gio Lopez, who connected on 10 of 18 passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns, as well as by running back Demon June, who rushed the ball 14 times for 148 yards and one touchdown.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Take smarter risks In the mid-2000s, several student housing companies rushed to go public, convinced that institutional capital required such a platform—investors expected it, competitors were doing it, and the market seemed to reward it.
—David J. Adelman, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
Celebrities aren’t known for eating their own, and some rushed to her defense, while others kept silent.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Smith rushed for a game-high 147 yards and Lewis added 103 yards with two touchdowns to help Memphis outgain the Razorbacks 290-175 in rushing.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2025
Jack Fabiano rushed for four touchdowns and a two-point conversion to steer Masconomet to a 43-22 win over North Andover.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Chee rushed 15 times for 141 yards and touchdowns of 10, 1, and 30 yards.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Junior Curtis rushed 22 times for 113 yards and two TDs.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
These alternatives can often provide a richer, less rushed experience than a whirlwind day trip to Paris.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Dolphins had two delay-of-game penalties and a rushed play during their unsuccessful final two drives against New England.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
In her post, the 27-year-old shares how a rushed layover and a tight schedule turned a simple flight connection into an emotional ordeal.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
However, concerns have been raised by industry stakeholders about a rushed and opaque consultation process, with some fearing prior targets will be watered down.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
Matthews immediately went down and stayed on the field as medical staff rushed to the field.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
In the win over the Spiders, the Tar Heels were led by quarterback Gio Lopez, who connected on 10 of 18 passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns, as well as by running back Demon June, who rushed the ball 14 times for 148 yards and one touchdown.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Take smarter risks In the mid-2000s, several student housing companies rushed to go public, convinced that institutional capital required such a platform—investors expected it, competitors were doing it, and the market seemed to reward it.
—David J. Adelman, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
Celebrities aren’t known for eating their own, and some rushed to her defense, while others kept silent.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Smith rushed for a game-high 147 yards and Lewis added 103 yards with two touchdowns to help Memphis outgain the Razorbacks 290-175 in rushing.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2025
Jack Fabiano rushed for four touchdowns and a two-point conversion to steer Masconomet to a 43-22 win over North Andover.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Chee rushed 15 times for 141 yards and touchdowns of 10, 1, and 30 yards.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Junior Curtis rushed 22 times for 113 yards and two TDs.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushed
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Foster’s hurried firing on Sunday morning comes after his hurried hiring in February 2024, his placement a band-aid one week after Chip Kelly bolted to be offensive coordinator at Ohio State.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs blitzed just to force a hurried throw from Hurts.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Roots Of The 70-Hour Workweek The 996 work culture originated in China's tech and manufacturing sectors in the early 2010s, becoming widespread as the country's rapid economic growth accelerated through the mid-2010s.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The introduction of name, image and likeness money and unlimited transfers has accelerated player movement at an unprecedented rate and lowered the ceiling at the top of the sport.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10 during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University, tributes have poured in from across the country—including from several Dancing With the Stars alumni.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Additional donations, including several of $100 or more, poured in after the hearing.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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Work has sped up over recent decades as the basilica became a major international tourist attraction.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Hyundai then sped away from the crash east on 39th Street, police said in an incident report.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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In what was billed as the biggest game in the history of this border feud, Indiana attacked from the first quarter and the Illini failed to respond.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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The choice to shine a light on journalism, particularly of the local variety, is especially poignant during a moment when the Fourth Estate is being diminished by macroeconomic forces and even attacked by political ones.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
21 Sep. 2025
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The president on Tuesday again pushed back applying a ban on the app, which had been decided under his predecessor Joe Biden.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The creatures, with big, bald heads, long arms and eyes out of proportion to their bodies, were seen across the farm in trees, on top of the house and one even pushed its face against the window.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the planning stages of the two-part Viking mission, which landed spacecraft on Mars in the mid-seventies, Sagan argued that the probes should include lights and cameras, in case creatures scurried past.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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In the tall-grass prairies that once spread out across pre-settlement Indiana, tiny ground squirrels scurried through the wildflowers, grasses and shrubs.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Hollywood icon stormed the Dancing With the Stars ballroom during the season 34 premiere with a flashy tango alongside partner Jenna Johnson.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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At the rehearsal the day before, Ethan stormed out after claiming Zac and Lydia were moving too quickly in their relationship and speculating that Zac might be gay.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Rushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rushed. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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