outrush
1 of 2noun
out·rush ˈau̇t-ˌrəsh 
: an act or an instance of rushing out : a rapid outflow
… the outrush of people to the West was threatening to bring about the collapse of the East German state …
Neal Asherson
Neal Ashersonan outrush of water from the pipe
outrush
2 of 2verb
out·rush ˌau̇t-ˈrəsh
outrushed; outrushing; outrushes
transitive verb
American football
: to rush for more yards than (see rush entry 2 sense 5a)
His performance helped Florida outrush Georgia … 258 yards to 69 … Jordan McPherson
Jordan McPhersonHis offensive line has been shoddy and the running game around him a bust—the Browns have been outrushed this season, 730 yards to 411 yards. Thomas George
Thomas George
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Ryan Mcfadden, baltimoresun.com, 20 Nov. 2021 The Irish were shockingly outrushed by the Panthers, 158-72, and committed three turnovers (two fumbles and one interception). Tyler James, Indianapolis Star, 2 May 2020 The Irish ended up outrushing their hosts, 215-15, in only the second non-conference home loss in then-Sooners’ coach Bob Stoops 14 seasons in Oklahoma at the time. Eric Hansen, Indianapolis Star, 28 Jan. 2020 Last season both wide receiver Braden Lenzy (200 yards) and then-backup QB Phil Jurkovec (130) outrushed Armstrong (122) — in fewer carries and in the same number or fewer games. Eric Hansen, Indianapolis Star, 3 Mar. 2020 But the Chiefs easily outrushed the Titans on Sunday. Barry Wilner, Houston Chronicle, 19 Jan. 2020 Stefanski’s offense was outgained 308 yards to 147, and outrushed 186 yards to 21. Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland, 12 Jan. 2020 And the running game showed physicality in outrushing Iowa State 208-45. Eric Hansen, Indianapolis Star, 28 Dec. 2019 And the running game showed physicality in outrushing Iowa State 208-45. Eric Hansen, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2019 See More
Verb
Maryland managed to outrush Michigan 181-151, joining Rutgers and Michigan State as the only teams to do so this season. Ryan Mcfadden, baltimoresun.com, 20 Nov. 2021 The Irish were shockingly outrushed by the Panthers, 158-72, and committed three turnovers (two fumbles and one interception). Tyler James, Indianapolis Star, 2 May 2020 The Irish ended up outrushing their hosts, 215-15, in only the second non-conference home loss in then-Sooners’ coach Bob Stoops 14 seasons in Oklahoma at the time. Eric Hansen, Indianapolis Star, 28 Jan. 2020 Last season both wide receiver Braden Lenzy (200 yards) and then-backup QB Phil Jurkovec (130) outrushed Armstrong (122) — in fewer carries and in the same number or fewer games. Eric Hansen, Indianapolis Star, 3 Mar. 2020 But the Chiefs easily outrushed the Titans on Sunday. Barry Wilner, Houston Chronicle, 19 Jan. 2020 Stefanski’s offense was outgained 308 yards to 147, and outrushed 186 yards to 21. Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland, 12 Jan. 2020 And the running game showed physicality in outrushing Iowa State 208-45. Eric Hansen, Indianapolis Star, 28 Dec. 2019 And the running game showed physicality in outrushing Iowa State 208-45. Eric Hansen, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2019 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1872, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1932, in the meaning defined above