rushing
UK: ˈrʌʃɪŋ | US: ˈrʌʃɪŋ
n. 1. The act of moving or acting with great haste.
n. 2. (Sports) An aggressive forward movement, especially in football.
v. (present participle of rush) 1. Moving or acting with urgency or speed.
The word rushing derives from the verb rush, which originated in Middle English rushen, meaning "to drive back or force onward." This, in turn, traces back to Old French ruser (to dodge or repel) and possibly Latin recūsāre (to refuse or oppose). Over time, rush evolved to emphasize speed and urgency, with -ing forming its present participle or gerund. The sports sense (e.g., football) emerged from the idea of a forceful forward advance.
The crowd was rushing toward the exit during the fire alarm.
He scored a touchdown after a brilliant rushing play.
She regretted rushing through the exam without checking her answers.
The river’s rushing waters drowned out all other sounds.
Holiday shoppers were rushing to buy last-minute gifts.