rushing
/ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
adjective
- Done or happening with great speed or urgency.
- He gave a rushing apology before leaving the room.
- The rushing wind knocked over the lawn chairs.
- She made a rushing decision without thinking it through.
noun
- The act of moving or acting with great speed or urgency.
- I don't like the rushing in the morning; I prefer a calm start.
- The rushing of the crowd made it hard to see the parade.
- The rushing of water over the rocks created a soothing sound.
- The process of recruiting new members for a fraternity or sorority.
- Rushing takes place during the first few weeks of the semester.
- The fraternity's rushing events included parties and community service.
- She decided to participate in rushing to find a sorority that fit her.
- In American football, the action of running with the ball.
- The coach emphasized the importance of rushing in the game plan.
- The team focused on rushing to control the clock.
- His rushing total for the season was over 1,000 yards.