rush

US /rʌʃ/
UK /rʌʃ/
"rush" picture
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move with urgent haste

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She had to rush to catch her train.
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Don't rush your work; take your time.
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hurrydashscurryhastenbolt
2.

cause to move or act with urgent haste

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The doctor rushed the patient to the hospital.
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They rushed the new product to market.
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expediteacceleratehustlespeed up
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a sudden rapid movement toward something

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There was a sudden rush of water from the broken pipe.
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The morning rush hour is always chaotic.
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surgeflowgushburststream
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a sudden, strong demand for a product or service

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There was a huge rush for tickets to the concert.
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The store experienced a holiday shopping rush.
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surgedemandboomflurry
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done with urgent haste and without due care

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The report was a bit rush and contained some errors.
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It was a rush decision, and we regretted it later.
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hastyhurriedquickrapidexpeditious
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rush hour