RUSHED Synonyms: 327 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in hurried

acting or done with excessive or careless speed a rushed job with a number of errors

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verb

past tense of rush

as in accelerated

to cause to move or proceed fast or faster I wouldn't make so many mistakes if you'd stop rushing me

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as in poured

to flow out in great quantities or with force in the spring the stream's rushing waters make crossing treacherous

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as in sped

to proceed or move quickly rushing is a good way to slip and fall

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as in attacked

to take sudden, violent action against one goat suddenly rushed the other and knocked it down

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Recent Examples of rushed

Adjective

Critics, including Commissioners Christine King and Damian Pardo, call it a rushed effort that could be paid for with existing tax dollars without asking voters for more. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 The teen’s family has said this was a rushed judgment that did not involve a thorough enough investigation. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 The rushed and botched release of Apple Intelligence made clear that Apple's AI strategy wasn't fully fleshed out. — Kevin Stankiewicz,zev Fima, CNBC, 10 July 2026 Instead, Mahan and his wealthy Silicon Valley backers talked themselves into a rushed and premature campaign that was never remotely competitive. — Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 As immigration officers arrested her six weeks ago, through tears and a rushed goodbye, Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez had a request for her daughter. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026 Little emphasized the need to ease property taxes in a letter accompanying his signature but criticized Moyle’s approach as rushed and overly complex. — Mark Dee march 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026 May 21 – June 20 Steady, thoughtful sentences are your friend — skip the rushed word vomit! — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026 Gemini May 21 – June 20 Steady, thoughtful sentences are your friend — skip the rushed word vomit! — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2026

Verb

The first two became NFL running backs, while Bailey rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2023. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026 The woman was still inside the vehicle when the officers rushed to help. — Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Walker has rushed for at least one touchdown in every game but one so far this season. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026 Officials rushed to restore order after rioters torched buildings and smashed storefronts, in a fraught political climate ahead of next year's presidential election. — Ellen Francis, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026 Jameer Cantrell rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown on nine carries and returned an interception 26 yards for a touchdown. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Later in the quarter, Carr took matters into his own hands and rushed the ball up to the Penn State 1-yard line on what was initially ruled a touchdown but was reviewed and marked short. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Medics rushed the victim to Brookdale University Hospital but he could not be saved. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 According to People, the New York Port Authority said one flight attendant was rushed to the hospital for her injuries. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rushed

Adjective

Homemade enchiladas might sound like a laborious weekend project, but with a few clever tricks, this version made with black beans and pumpkin can be whipped up on even the most hurried of work nights.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026
Dooley emphasized the preliminary nature of the ruling and the hurried nature of the litigation preceding it in a short, 12-page decision.

— Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

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During the demonstration, a Roadster prototype accelerated up a massive curved ramp.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
The sell-off accelerated Wednesday after hotter-than-expected consumer inflation data raised concerns that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates elevated for longer.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of accelerated

Verb

Like many songwriters who’ve ever poured their romantic sorrows out in their music, the challenge in this new era was getting acquainted with writing from a place of happiness instead, which can be a source of anxiety itself.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
It’s poured over ice and garnished with a fish pick and a fresh orchid blossom.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of poured

Verb

Authorities said John had been a special needs student at the school and had attacked a classroom with special needs students.

— HAVEN DALEY, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
On Friday, settlers attacked the village as residents, accompanied by peace activists, set out early for the harvest.

— Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of attacked

Verb

The Off Campus duo, Emma Watson, Hunter Schafer, Chase Infiniti, and Tyriq Withers, who all scurried off together to continue the already-memorable night elsewhere.

— Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026
Daniels also could have scurried to his feet and spiked the ball because there were seven seconds remaining when he was tackled.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of scurried

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The flow of money from Qatar into Gaza has taken on new significance since October 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists stormed southern Israel, murdered some 1,200 people, and took 251 more hostage.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
They were moved to various locations as rioters stormed the Capitol, and ended up barricading themselves in the Rayburn House Office Building until order was restored and Krishnamoorthi could vote.

— Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

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