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
If the Allies risked it anyway, but the skies did not clear enough for airborne troops to make their jumps or for Allied warplanes to protect the beachheads, an onrush of German tanks could crush the toeholds on French sand.
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The Editors, National Review, 6 June 2024
CIOs responded to the onrush of generative AI by seeking out in specialized books, in paper or digital form.
—Tom Loftus, WSJ, 22 Dec. 2023
But maybe foregrounding scroll’s past life as a noun is a reminder that this is also an active and emotional practice, a desire to face the onrush of catastrophe and to witness history.
—WIRED, 19 Sep. 2023
There’s the fiery red-orange glow of the iris, the sudden onrush of liquid that bathes and (one hopes) soothes, and finally that last little tug of the forceps as — ta-da! — the new lens snaps into place with satisfying, ship-in-a-bottle precision.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2023
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The Editors, National Review, 6 June 2024
CIOs responded to the onrush of generative AI by seeking out in specialized books, in paper or digital form.
—Tom Loftus, WSJ, 22 Dec. 2023
But maybe foregrounding scroll’s past life as a noun is a reminder that this is also an active and emotional practice, a desire to face the onrush of catastrophe and to witness history.
—WIRED, 19 Sep. 2023
There’s the fiery red-orange glow of the iris, the sudden onrush of liquid that bathes and (one hopes) soothes, and finally that last little tug of the forceps as — ta-da! — the new lens snaps into place with satisfying, ship-in-a-bottle precision.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onrush
Noun
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The park’s 125 campsites may be reserved up to a year in advance.—
Jack Schnedler,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2025
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Use direct language when offering ideas or feedback Don’t apologize in advance for disagreeing or sharing an idea.—
Lorraine K. Lee,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The community organized a police procession in his honor on March 17, 2022, right before his passing – a touching tribute to a young life devoted to service.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Putting aside the procession of recent attacks, some of which seemed to come from Google itself, the biggest threat could come from within.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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As the director of printing technology at Alquist 3D his videos, showing the process of 3D -homes being built, get views in the tens of millions of views.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The film will chronicle a year in the life of the aerobatics team of the French Air and Space Force, from the selection process and intense training to its signature elite aerial displays.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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Joel, Avie, and Bryan paid keen attention to progress, leaving Gill to immerse himself in the football side and the brothers then committed to a bigger space housing 40 to 50 employees in Pall Mall at an annual rent of £5million.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Brimming with character, capital city Muscat is home to cultural attractions that offer a glimpse at the country’s profound connection to its heritage while embracing a nuanced approach to modern progress.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Researchers at Stanford have also developed digital twins to understand the progression of cardiovascular diseases and the potential effectiveness of interventions.—
Mika Newton,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Finishing top will ensure progression to the competition’s semi-finals, while a top-two finish guarantees a place League A for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers and a more straightforward qualification route.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Add to the mix the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the gap between education and reality may be a gulf.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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“Onrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onrush. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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