Synonyms for

Rushing

Verb / ˈrʌʃɪŋ / Another word for rushing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Moving with great speed or urgency; quickly advancing.

Synonyms & similar words

race haste hotfoot speed linger stimulate festinate hasten induce delay hurry rush hie hurrying speeding darting sprinting zooming bolting galloping dashing flying scampering running hastening accelerating hurtling barreling charging tearing blasting racing streaking

Synonyms by register

Formal

hastening accelerating expediting precipitating

Informal

bolting scrambling sprinting barreling

Literary

surging careering hurtling

Antonyms

lingering sauntering dawdling loitering strolling creeping ambling

Common collocations

  • rushing water
  • rushing wind
  • rushing to judgment
  • rushing into marriage
  • rushing through work
  • rushing to conclusions
  • rushing around

Word family

noun rush
verb rush
adjective rushed
adverb rushingly

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.

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Example sentences

  1. I am rushing to finish my homework before dinner.
  2. We are rushing to prepare for the party.
  3. I feel like rushing to the store to buy some snacks.
  4. She is rushing to catch the train.
  5. 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.

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