Synonyms for
Rushing
Definition
Moving with great speed or urgency; quickly advancing.
Synonyms & similar words
hie
cannonballalong
linger
hasten
looksharp
speed
bucketalong
rush
beltalong
haste
hurry
race
delay
festinate
peltalong
induce
rushalong
steponit
stimulate
hotfoot
hurrying
speeding
darting
sprinting
zooming
bolting
galloping
dashing
flying
scampering
running
hastening
accelerating
hurtling
barreling
charging
tearing
blasting
racing
streaking
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- rushing water
- rushing wind
- rushing to judgment
- rushing into marriage
- rushing through work
- rushing to conclusions
- rushing around
Word family
Usage note
The word 'rushing' often implies a lack of careful consideration, especially in phrases like 'rushing to judgment' or 'rushing to conclusions'. It can also describe rapid movement or a sudden surge of activity.
Example sentences
- I am rushing to finish my homework before dinner.
- We are rushing to prepare for the party.
- I feel like rushing to the store to buy some snacks.
- She is rushing to catch the train.
- He is rushing to meet his friend at the park.
Quotes
Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend.
Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.
Lost time is never found again.