Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   rush

   /rəSH/

   verb

   • 1. move with urgent haste: "Jason rushed after her" Similar hurrydashrunracesprintboltdartgallopcareerchargeshoothurtlehareboundflyspeedzoomgo hell for leatherpoundplungedivewhiskstreakscurryscuttlescamperscramblemake hastehastenbustlebundlestampedeinformal:tearbeltpeltscootzapzipwhipstep on itget a move onhotfoot itsteamput on some speedgo like a bat out of hellbombbucketleg itwheechboogiehightail itclipbarrelget the lead outinformal, dated:cut alongvulgar slang:drag/tear/haul assliterary:fleetarchaic:posthiehasteOpposite dawdle
   • ▪ (of air or a liquid) flow strongly: "the water rushed in through the great oaken gates" Similar flowpourgushsurgestreamcascadeshootswirlruncoursespoutspurtpumpjetinformal:sloosh
   • ▪ act with great haste: "as soon as the campaign started they rushed into action" Similar send rapidlypass rapidlyhurrypushhastenspeedhustlepresssteamrollerforceinformal:railroad
   • ▪ force (someone) to act hastily: "I don't want to rush you into something"
   • ▪ take (someone) somewhere with great haste: "an ambulance was waiting to rush him to the hospital"
   • ▪ deliver (something) quickly to (someone): "we'll rush you a copy at once"
   • ▪ produce and distribute something, or put something up for sale, very quickly: "a rewritten textbook was rushed out last autumn"
   • ▪ deal with (something) hurriedly: "panic measures were rushed through Congress"
   • 2. dash toward (someone or something) in an attempt to attack or capture: "he rushed the stronghold" Similar attackchargerun atfly atassailstormattempt to capture
   • ▪ advance rapidly toward (an offensive player, especially the quarterback): "a linebacker who was gifted in rushing the quarterback"
   • ▪ gain a specified amount of yardage or score a touchdown or conversion by running from scrimmage with the ball: "he rushed for 100 yards on 22 carries"
   • 3. entertain (a new student) in order to assess their suitability for membership in a college fraternity or sorority. US
   • ▪ (of a student) visit (a college fraternity or sorority) with a view toward joining it: "he rushed three fraternities"

   noun

   • 1. a sudden quick movement toward something, typically by a number of people: "there was a rush for the door" Similar dashrunsprintdartboltchargescrambleboundbreakstampedechargeonslaughtattacksortiesallyassaultonrush
   • ▪ a sudden flow or flood: "she felt a rush of cold air" Similar gustdraftflurry
   • ▪ a flurry of hasty activity: "the pre-Christmas rush" Similar hustle and bustlecommotionbustlehubbubhurly-burlyflurry of activitystirarchaic:hurry-scurryhurryhastedispatchurgency
   • ▪ a sudden strong demand for a commodity: "there's been a rush on" Similar demandclamorcallrequestrun (on)
   • ▪ a sudden intense feeling: "Mark felt a rush of anger"
   • ▪ a sudden thrill or feeling of euphoria such as experienced after taking certain drugs: informal "users experience a rush" Similar surgeflowgushstreamfloodspurtdartthrillflashflushblazestab
   • 2. a rapid advance by a defensive player or players, especially toward the quarterback.
   • ▪ an act of running from scrimmage with the ball to gain yardage.
   • 3. the first prints made of a movie after a period of shooting: "after the shoot the agency team will see the rushes"
   • 4. the process whereby college fraternities or sororities entertain new students in order to assess suitability for membership: "ranking pledges during rush"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from an Anglo-Norman French variant of Old French ruser ‘drive back’, an early sense of the word in English (see ruse).

   Scrabble Points: 7

   • R

     1

   • U

     1

   • S

     1

   • H

     4

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › rushyRushy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › rushy

   3 days ago · Definitions of rushy. adjective. abounding in rushes. “a rushy marsh” synonyms: wooded. covered with growing trees and bushes etc. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Rushy." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/rushy. Accessed 05 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples...

3. www.britannica.com › topic › Rush-Canadian-musical-groupRush | Band, Albums, Hits, & Facts | Britannica

   www.britannica.com › topic › Rush-Canadian-musical-group

   • Cached

   2 days ago · Rush, Canadian rock band that rose to popularity in the 1970s and became one of Canada’s most successful groups, with some 45 million records sold worldwide by 2023.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rust_(programming_language)Rust (programming language) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rust_(programming_language)

   • Cached

   1 day ago · Rust is a multi-paradigm, general-purpose programming language that emphasizes performance, type safety, and concurrency. It enforces memory safety —meaning that all references point to valid memory—without a garbage collector.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Manifest_destinyManifest destiny - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Manifest_destiny

   • Cached

   3 days ago · Ill-defined but keenly felt, manifest destiny was an expression of conviction in the morality and value of expansionism that complemented other popular ideas of the era, including American exceptionalism and Romantic nationalism.

6. americansongwriter.com › the-story-and-meaning-behindThe Story and Meaning Behind "Limelight," a Breakthrough Song by...

   americansongwriter.com › the-story-and-meaning-behind

   • Cached

   3 days ago · Here are all the details about “Limelight,” one of Rush’s signature efforts. Keep on Moving The progression of Rush from cult band to mainstream rock heroes took a big step with their 1980 ...

7. www.phrases.com › phrase › beat-the-rush_42368beat the rush - Phrases.com

   www.phrases.com › phrase › beat-the-rush_42368

   • Cached

   4 days ago · Explanation for the 'beat the rush' phrase in the Phrases.com dictionary. What does the 'beat the rush' phrase mean? Definitions, usage examples and translations inside.

8. www.urbandictionary.com › defineUrban Dictionary: Kat and Raven

   www.urbandictionary.com › define

   • Cached

   2 days ago · The best duo from the game "Gravity Rush" or "Gravity Daze" in Japan. They are best buds and have each others back despite their rough beginning with each other!