Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: rushing
IPA transcription: [ɹ'ʌʃɪŋ]
Pronunciations of rushing
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: rush, rushing
    Meaning: (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line; "the linebackers were ready to stop a rush"
  • Synonyms: haste, hurry, rush, rushing
    Meaning: the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; "in his haste to leave he forgot his book"
Usage examples
  • Amos clasped his hand, and then, rushing off, dashed back again.
  • Cabs and carriages were rushing up and down the street below them.
  • A score of Drilgoes, with leveled spears, were rushing on the four.
  • The thin haze of Mars' atmosphere came rushing up, while the blast lashed out.
  • "Come," cried Brenda, rushing up to them, "you are not doing a thing, you two."
  • Out of the stillness of the winter night, a mighty rushing noise sounded overhead.
  • Hinnu!" exclaimed the women, rising to their feet and rushing out of their wigwams.
  • A rushing recollection of Maxineff's tragedies came to him, more vivid even than the face.
  • His flier was rushing swiftly above a barren, ochre plain--the world-old bottom of a long-dead Martian sea.
  • what has she to do with my papa's affairs?" asked Elsie indignantly, the color rushing over face, neck, and arms.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Fritz the Cat (film), License CC BY-SA 4.0