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verb

Definition of rushesnext
present tense third-person singular of rush
1
as in accelerates
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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2
as in pours
to flow out in great quantities or with force in the spring the stream's rushing waters make crossing treacherous

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3
as in hurries
to proceed or move quickly rushing is a good way to slip and fall

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4
as in attacks
to take sudden, violent action against one goat suddenly rushed the other and knocked it down

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rushes

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noun

plural of rush
1
as in raids
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence the regiment recaptured the hill with a single rush

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2
as in kicks
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings riding my motorcycle over these winding roads is always an adrenaline-pumping rush

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushes
  1. accelerates
  2. pours
  3. pushes
  4. urges
  5. drives
  6. jumps
  7. runs
  8. buzzes
Verb
  • This approach - Model-as-a-Service - not only reduces costs but also accelerates the adoption of AI across various industries.
    Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This iterative approach accelerates the development process and can enhance the final product's quality, as continuous user input ensures better alignment with market needs.
    Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of accelerates
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  • The bulk of the home is this cavernous room, where light either pours or peeks in through various sized windows.
    Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Then investment really pours in.
    Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of pours
Verb
  • Our show often pushes boundaries somewhat for the network, so that’s not abnormal for them.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Lean on a Success Partner Find someone who knows you well, celebrates your wins, pushes you to move forward, and supports you when things get tough.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of pushes
Verb
  • Experience urges two measures of caution for every one of hope.
    Nick Danby, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Morrison’s commentary urges us to realize that liberation from white supremacist, patriarchal constructs isn’t possible through enrollment in yet another white supremacist, patriarchal construct.
    Akilah Sailers, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of urges
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  • Zack Rosenblatt spent time with Vrabel over the last five months and came away with a fantastic tale of who Vrabel is now, and what drives him.
    Chris Branch, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Everyone either deals directly with a customer, supports someone who does or is part of the process that drives or supports the customer experience.
    Shep Hyken, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of drives
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  • Though about a quarter of DNA exonerations involve a false confession, that percentage jumps to more than 34% for those who were under 18 when wrongfully convicted, and 69% for those with mental disabilities, according a 2022 analysis by the National Registry of Exonerations.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Speaking of the holiday that is just around the corner, recently released Bing Crosby compilation Ultimate Christmas jumps from Number Eight to Six with 65,000 units.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of jumps
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  • Shoppers mention that the set runs large, so consider sizing down.
    Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Sancho made one or two good recovery runs to track Munoz, but those efforts were not consistent, leaving Cucurella to defend one-on-one too often.
    Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of runs
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  • In one corner, a 3-D printer buzzes away, fashioning replacement parts for damaged drones.
    Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This particular annual crossroad buzzes with the hum of transformative change, driven by technology, shifting demographics, and evolving global dynamics, presenting both challenges and opportunities.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of buzzes
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