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Recent Examples of rusher
Adding another defensive lineman and a pass rusher could be on the docket as well.
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Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Bailey has an explosive first step and can effectively convert speed to power as a rusher.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The Cowboys could use their early draft picks to strengthen a few positions, including inside linebacker or pass rusher.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 31 Mar. 2026
Defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers, who was everything from a key pass-rusher to a behind-the-scenes mentor, left for a monster three-year, $63 million deal with Tennessee.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Bailey has an explosive first step and can effectively convert speed to power as a rusher.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The Cowboys could use their early draft picks to strengthen a few positions, including inside linebacker or pass rusher.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 31 Mar. 2026
Defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers, who was everything from a key pass-rusher to a behind-the-scenes mentor, left for a monster three-year, $63 million deal with Tennessee.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rusher
Noun
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The two wardens could hardly contain themselves enough to help the still-fuming timber cruiser right his speeder and get it back onto the tracks.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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The driver, identified as Rodney Jackson, was subsequently arrested and charged with racing on the roadway and super speeder – speed over 100 mph.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Miami could need that rookie immediately if Willis, who is a scrambler, sustains an injury during the season.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Injuries have hampered the offensive line, and quarterback Jalen Hurts has at times appeared tentative rather than the aggressive passer and scrambler that helped lead the Eagles to victory in the Super Bowl.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Isa was born in London in 1999, where her dad had joined the show for the last portion of its West End run, eventually taking over the role of the hustler-pimp the Engineer, a half-Asian character originally played by white men like Jonathan Pryce.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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The show was based on Guy Ritchie's 2000 heist film of the same name, with Westwick starring as hustler Sonny Castillo.—
Rachel DeSantis,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Rusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rusher. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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