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Rusher (Noun)

Someone who migrates as part of a rush to a new gold field or a new territory.

Nouns denoting people.

During the gold rush, many a young rusher flocked to California in search of instant wealth and a brighter future.
As a seasoned rusher, he had made a living out of following the latest mining booms across the country.
News of the new gold field spread like wildfire, drawing in countless rushers from far and wide.
She joined the long line of rushers waiting to stake their claims on the newly opened land.
In the 1800s, the United States witnessed a surge in rushers pouring into the newly acquired territories of the West.

(football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by running with the ball.

Nouns denoting people.

The running back, known for his exceptional speed, emerged as the team's leading rusher during his junior year.
Their primary rusher took the snap from the center and broke through the defense's front line for a sizeable gain.
Coaches consistently look for ways to boost the productivity of their featured rusher during practice.
Opposing defenses feared facing their powerhouse rusher in one-on-one situations on the gridiron.
Tackle-for-loss was becoming all too familiar to their frustrated star rusher through three weeks of play.

A person who rushes; someone in a hurry; someone who acts precipitously.

Nouns denoting people.

She was a rusher, always speeding through her work without double-checking for errors.
He had a bad habit of being a rusher, often making impulsive decisions that he later regretted.
The taxi driver was a rusher, weaving in and out of lanes to get to the airport on time.
Her colleagues saw her as a rusher, always pushing to meet deadlines without considering the long-term consequences.
As a rusher, he often found himself in trouble, acting on instinct without thinking things through.