Rush (Noun)
Meaning 1
Grasslike plants growing in wet places and having cylindrical often hollow stems.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The marsh was filled with a thick rush of papyrus and cattails that swayed gently in the breeze.
- The gardener carefully planted a new rush of irises along the edge of the pond.
- The landscape architect specified a rush of cattails and bulrushes to line the edges of the artificial lake.
- The naturalist waded through the shallow water to examine the rush of horsetails that grew in the wetland.
- The artist used a variety of colors to depict the vibrant rush of papyrus that grew in the swamp.
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Hyponyms
- Juncus Leseurii
- Soft Rush
- Juncus Articulatus
- Juncus Inflexus
- Juncus Tenuis
- Juncus Effusus
- Bullrush
- Common Rush
- Juncus Bufonius
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Meaning 2
The swift release of a store of affective force; "they got a great bang out of it"; "what a boot!"; "he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"; "he does it for kicks".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- The crowd got a rush from watching the skydivers jump out of the plane.
- After a long dry spell, the band finally got a creative rush that led to a new album.
- Thrill-seekers flock to extreme sports for a rush of adrenaline and a sense of living on the edge.
- Many users report a strong rush from the caffeine kick in energy drinks, but beware of the crash later.
- Players often experience a rush from finding valuable items or achieving a difficult level in video games.
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Meaning 3
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line; "the linebackers were ready to stop a rush".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The quarterback's rush was halted by a strong defensive tackle.
- The linebacker was penalized for jumping offside during the opponent's rush.
- On third down, the offense called a rush play, but it was stuffed.
- He's a defensive back with a knack for timing his blitz to stop a rush.
- The coach adjusted the defense to counter the opponent's potent rush.
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Meaning 4
Physician and American Revolutionary leader; signer of the Declaration of Independence (1745-1813).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Benjamin Rush was a man of such boundless energy that he always seemed to be in a rush to accomplish the next great task.
- The news of the Continental Army's victory was received with a rush of excitement by the citizens of Philadelphia.
- As a doctor, Rush saw a rush of patients during the yellow fever epidemic that swept through Philadelphia in 1793.
- In his spare time, Rush enjoyed playing chess, but his impulsive nature often led him to rush into hasty moves.
- The final signing of the Declaration of Independence was a moment of great emotion, but Rush felt a rush of pride knowing he had played a part in shaping the new nation.
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Meaning 5
A sudden forceful flow.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The strong current caused a rush of water to flow through the narrow channel.
- A rush of wind swept through the city streets, knocking over trash cans and blowing away loose objects.
- The dam burst, releasing a rush of water that flooded the surrounding areas.
- The turbine burst into operation, generating a rush of electricity that powered the entire factory.
- A rush of adrenaline coursed through the skier's veins as she sped down the steep slope.
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Meaning 6
The act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; "in his haste to leave he forgot his book".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She was in such a rush to get to the airport that she forgot her passport.
- The politician was forced to make decisions in a rush, without fully considering the consequences.
- He was in a rush to finish the project and ended up making careless mistakes.
- The fire department responded in a rush to put out the blaze.
- The driver's rush to arrive on time resulted in a reckless and unsafe journey.
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Meaning 7
A sudden burst of activity; "come back after the rush".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- Store staff were exhausted after the morning rush of holiday shoppers.
- The lunch rush was over, but the café still had a steady stream of customers.
- The emergency room was in chaos during the rush of accident victims on Friday night.
- We'll grab dinner after the rush hour, when the traffic dies down.
- The hospital's ER was in the midst of a rush of flu patients during the outbreak.