7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
Example sentence • She was rushing to catch the train.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj adjective satellite
• having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
Example sentence • I couldn't help but notice her blushing .
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of brushing your teeth
Example sentence • I need to buy a new brushing for my hair.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
adjective satellite
• physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
Example sentence • He suffered a crushing defeat in the boxing match.
8 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
adjective satellite
• of a surface exactly even with an adjoining one, forming the same plane
verb
• turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
Example sentence • The flushing of the toilet was loud.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
Example sentence • The hushing of the audience signaled the start of the play.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of applying force in order to move something away
Example sentence • She was pushing the door when it suddenly swung open.
7 2 verb
• To drink (liquor) to excess.
Example sentence • The rain is lushing down from the dark clouds.
8 2 verb, noun v, n verb
• silence (someone) by uttering `shush!'
Example sentence • The librarian gave a gentle shushing to the noisy students in the library.
8 2
8 2 verb v verb
• To mash; or push; especially to push down or in; compress
Example sentence • She was smushing the playdough into different shapes.
7 2
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Example sentence • She was constantly tushing her hair to make it look perfect.
11 3 verb, noun v, n verb
• To paint using an airbrush.
Example sentence • Many magazines and advertisements rely heavily on airbrushing to create a flawless look.
10 3 verb v
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Example sentence • She is constantly outpushing her competition in the swimming races.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• as if striking with slashing blows
Example sentence • He wore a slashing red robe to the party.
9 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • He received a thrashing from his older brother after breaking the vase.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Example sentence • She took several dance classes and eventually became a professional in dancing .
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj Example sentence • She had a missing button on her shirt.
5 2 verb v noun
• an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
Example sentence • I am using my phone to make a call.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of observing; taking a patient look
Example sentence • I enjoy watching movies on weekends.
6 2 verb v verb
• fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
Example sentence • I am losing my patience with your constant excuses.
7 3 adjective adj Example sentence • The view from the top of the mountain was amazing .
6 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of drawing spatially closer to something
adjective satellite
• of the relatively near future
Example sentence • The coming storm is going to be intense.
7 2 noun n noun
• a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential
adverb
• in no respect; to no degree
Example sentence • I have nothing to do today.
9 2 verb v
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Example sentence • She sat down on the couch, squushing the pillows.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• sharply and harshly discordant
Example sentence • Their clashing opinions led to a heated argument.
5 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the state or fact of existing
Example sentence • He's a great being who always helps others.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj adjective satellite
• noisy like the sound of a bee
Example sentence • The buzzing bees flew from flower to flower.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj Example sentence • The crashing waves at the beach were mesmerizing.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
Example sentence • They went fishing at the lake.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of acquiring something
Example sentence • I am getting ready for work.
5 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj Example sentence • The going rate for a haircut at this salon is $50.
7 2 verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj noun
• the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look
adjective satellite
• appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
Example sentence • I am looking for my car keys.
7 2 noun n noun
• the time period between dawn and noon
Example sentence • I woke up early in the morning to go for a run.
8 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• the act of breaking something into small pieces
Example sentence • She looked smashing in her new dress.
7 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• an exchange of ideas via conversation
Example sentence • The talking parrot entertained the kids at the birthday party.
8 2 adjective adj noun
• the event of something coming in contact with the body
Example sentence • The movie was very touching and made me cry.
6 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • She is a trying person to be around
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
Example sentence • I need to do the washing before we go on vacation.
7 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• a specific feeling of desire
Example sentence • I am wishing for a successful outcome.
5 1 verb v noun
• the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
Example sentence • I'm doing my homework right now.
11 4 adjective adj Example sentence • The magician performed an astonishing trick that left the audience in awe.
8 2 noun n noun
• the formal act of approving
Example sentence • Receiving a promotion at work was a true blessing for him.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
Example sentence • The bouncing ball rolled across the playground.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• fighting with the fists
Example sentence • I enjoy watching professional boxing matches.
8 2 verb, adjective v, adj noun
• (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
adjective satellite
• (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
Example sentence • The catching scent of freshly baked cookies filled the room.
7 2 verb v noun
• the act of causing something to happen
Example sentence • The heavy rain is causing flooding in the streets.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of closing something
Example sentence • The closing of the deal took longer than expected.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the job of a professional coach
Example sentence • He received coaching from a professional tennis player.
8 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The pedestrian waited at the zebra crossing for the cars to pass.
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