as in advance
forward movement in time or place
a sudden onrush of development in an area that was rural until very recently
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Recent Examples of onrush
True leadership in the 21st century's defining technology will depend less on the rapid unveiling of the next breakthrough than on preparing society to absorb, adapt to, and guide the onrush of change.
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Arafat Kabir, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The joys of the past week; the Christmas presents, the Hanukkah latkes and the unity and faith of Kwanzaa can soon be merely memories that get lost in the onrush of time and life.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 30 Dec. 2024
Pure knowledge work is more likely to be disrupted by the onrush of AI technology than will be jobs that require manipulating objects in the real world.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Ching may be somewhat narratively sidelined, but Mui’s final screen performance is a thing of aching delicacy and the movie’s stealth emotional weapon, marked by a restraint that gives way, in the end, to a cathartic onrush of tears.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 23 July 2024
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Arafat Kabir, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The joys of the past week; the Christmas presents, the Hanukkah latkes and the unity and faith of Kwanzaa can soon be merely memories that get lost in the onrush of time and life.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 30 Dec. 2024
Pure knowledge work is more likely to be disrupted by the onrush of AI technology than will be jobs that require manipulating objects in the real world.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Ching may be somewhat narratively sidelined, but Mui’s final screen performance is a thing of aching delicacy and the movie’s stealth emotional weapon, marked by a restraint that gives way, in the end, to a cathartic onrush of tears.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 23 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onrush
Noun
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Or does this team, despite starting three freshmen, have the resiliency necessary to survive and advance?—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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With sodium being abundant and inexpensive, such advances could accelerate the deployment of sodium-ion batteries in grid storage, renewable energy integration, and backup power applications.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
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The ensemble came on stage holding candles and did a procession.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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These moving, samba-playing processions have been running since the early 1900s, though the origins of Carnival go further back still.—
Laura French,
TheWeek,
18 Mar. 2026
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The rally followed a recent fact-finding process—a formal step in labor negotiations—which took place last Monday and Wednesday, during which union leaders said the district ended discussions early.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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While humans can guide robots remotely, the process is mentally exhausting and often too slow to prevent sudden failures.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Speak clearly, then document agreements to secure your progress.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Canning’s progress Right-hander Griffin Canning threw about 24 pitches in simulated game on Sunday morning in Peoria, his second time facing hitters this spring.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The 17-day progression between the first and last stage was among the fastest on record.—
Jason Samenow,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pass progression and ball retention are the two quadrants showing the most significant drop-off for him since coming to England.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Along with the celebration and advancement to the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic for the first time since 2009, Venezuela baseball also secured its spot in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Military scientists in China have reportedly made a significant advancement that can help boost radar’s target detection capabilities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Onrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onrush. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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