rushing

[ˈrʌʃɪŋ]

rushing Definition

• 1. moving with urgent haste, often in a careless or reckless manner
• 2. doing something quickly and without proper consideration
• 3. a sudden and intense feeling of excitement or exhilaration

Using rushing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rushing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was rushing to catch the train and almost fell down the stairs.

• Example

  I'm sorry, I can't talk right now, I'm rushing to finish this project before the deadline.

• Example

  The sound of rushing water filled the canyon.

• Example

  I felt a sudden rushing of adrenaline as I jumped out of the plane.

• Example

  She experienced a rushing of emotions when she saw her childhood home again.

rushing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rushing

• hurrying
• speeding
• dashing
• sprinting
• bolting

Antonyms for rushing

• lingering
• dawdling
• sauntering

Phrases with rushing

• rush hour

  the time of day when traffic is at its heaviest and most congested

  Example

  I try to avoid driving during rush hour because it takes twice as long to get anywhere.

• rush job

  a task that is done quickly and without proper attention to detail

  Example

  I had to do a rush job on the report because my boss needed it right away.

• adrenaline rush

  a sudden and intense feeling of excitement or energy caused by an increase in adrenaline

  Example

  I love extreme sports because they give me an adrenaline rush.

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Summary: rushing in Brief

The verb 'rushing' [ˈrʌʃɪŋ] refers to moving quickly and carelessly, or doing something quickly without proper consideration. It can also describe a sudden and intense feeling of excitement or exhilaration. Examples include 'He was rushing to catch the train and almost fell down the stairs,' and 'I felt a sudden rushing of adrenaline as I jumped out of the plane.' Phrases include 'rush hour,' 'rush job,' and 'adrenaline rush.'