as in to mob
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bum-rush
Right after Theo rejects the deal, Cory bum-rushes him.
—
Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
The Cardinals bum-rushed the southpaw for a pair of solo homers in the opening frame.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2024
Earlier that day, outside of his hotel, people had bum-rushed the billionaire, angling for an autograph or selfie.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024
Listen to this article Despite the recent outrage and calls to end court-storming, the act of bum-rushing the hardwood (or gridiron), will not suddenly be going out of style.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2024
Despite the recent outrage and calls to end court-storming, the act of bum-rushing the hardwood (or gridiron), will not suddenly be going out of style.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2024
An album that bum-rushed through industry politics, skeptics, and even a near-death experience.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2024
Not yet having created the maximum amount of drama, Dirty ended his evening by bum-rushing the dancehall star and newly signed Def Jam artist Capleton’s show and ruining his performance.
—Dante Ross, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2023
Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
The Cardinals bum-rushed the southpaw for a pair of solo homers in the opening frame.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2024
Earlier that day, outside of his hotel, people had bum-rushed the billionaire, angling for an autograph or selfie.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024
Listen to this article Despite the recent outrage and calls to end court-storming, the act of bum-rushing the hardwood (or gridiron), will not suddenly be going out of style.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2024
Despite the recent outrage and calls to end court-storming, the act of bum-rushing the hardwood (or gridiron), will not suddenly be going out of style.
—Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2024
An album that bum-rushed through industry politics, skeptics, and even a near-death experience.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2024
Not yet having created the maximum amount of drama, Dirty ended his evening by bum-rushing the dancehall star and newly signed Def Jam artist Capleton’s show and ruining his performance.
—Dante Ross, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bum-rush
Verb
-
Holland was in New York City to promote his new non-alcoholic beer Bero, and was mobbed along with Zendaya while leaving the brand's official launch party at the Nine Orchard hotel.EW.com, EW.com, 26 Oct. 2024
-
Over the last month, Po put up around 50 paper signs around West Village advertising the contest—and now more than 100 faux Chalamets and their entourages are mobbing Washington Square Park.Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
He was arrested in Savannah and is charged with felony counts of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers, and obstruction of law enforcement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C., said in a statement.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
-
According to reports, Buckshot was assaulted last Thursday (Oct. 31), in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Nobody could keep him from getting to his spots, not Braun and not the supporting cast Denver tried to swarm Irving with.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
-
Phoenix Zoo wildlife reveal varied reactions The birds and the trees To help tell the story of the hottest summer on record, Republic reporters swarmed the city for one week, returning with stories about how people survived and adapted.Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Just two years prior, the NFL team had shelled out more than $1.4 million trying to get Becker elected mayor, and another roughly $1 million attacking Mayor Lisa Gillmor.Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
-
An investigation from DePaul University and the Chicago Police Department is underway after two Jewish students who were visibly showing their support for Israel were attacked on the university’s Lincoln Park campus.NBC Chicago, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Among the victims rushed to hospital, many had eye injuries, missing fingers or gaping holes in their abdomens, Reuters witnesses saw, indicating their proximity to the devices at the time of detonation.Reuters, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
-
As anticipated, some waits appeared throughout the day, particularly as voters rushed to cast ballots in the hours before polls closed.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Trump has repeatedly assailed the network on the campaign trail over the episode and has threatened to revoke CBS’s broadcasting license if elected.Reuters, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
-
Jurado has assailed Councilmember Kevin de León over his participation in a conversation that featured Latino political leaders making crude and racist remarks.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
Photo: Adrian Nina Ormerod’s splash of pink tulle reflects a wider trend for tinted veils that has proliferated in alternative corners of the Western wedding sphere, where women aren’t robbed of £50 for a warm glass of Prosecco and the privilege of wriggling into a grubby one-size-fits-all sample.Alice Newbold, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
-
Court documents state Lindsay robbed Chase Bank and U.S. Bank in Tempe and Mesa.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
Hernández caused an eruption two pitches later, ambushing a 1-and-0 fastball for a two-run shot the other way.Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
-
Bjørn tries to get his family to safety without revealing the true danger to them, but they’re ambushed by the Dutch couple.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
Articles Related to bum-rush
Thesaurus Entries Near bum-rush
Cite this Entry
“Bum-rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum-rush. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share