rusher

noun

rush·​er ˈrə-shər How to pronounce rusher (audio)
Synonyms of rushernext
: one that rushes
especially : ballcarrier

Examples of rusher in a Sentence

He was the team's leading rusher last year.
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Charles and Lafayette are edge rushers, and the rest are interior linemen. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026 The running back position could be among the strongest in the Big 12 as the league returns six of its top-10 rushers from a year ago. — Steven Johnson june 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026 Non-padded practices almost always favor defensive linemen, who have less for O-linemen to latch on to as the pass rushers try to speed-rush their way into the backfield. — Joseph Person, New York Times, 23 June 2026 The Falcons don’t want any live pass rushers muddying the pocket and putting Penix at risk before he’s completely recovered from his knee injury. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rusher

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rusher was in 1618

Rhymes for rusher

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“Rusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rusher. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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