as in attack
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
the massive onslaught of enemy troops caught the country by surprise
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Recent Examples of onslaught
Now the tide has completely turned, and America has successfully countered this onslaught of Tariffs used against it.
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
The economy sagged after stronger than expected 0.6% growth in the first quarter, a figure inflated by companies trying to move product ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s additional tariff onslaught that was announced April 2, two days after the first quarter ended.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
So, how can leaders steer their organizations forward, make smart decisions, and keep employees motivated while battling an onslaught of uncertainty that is constantly shifting the workforce?
—Amy Shoenthal, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The new onslaught comes after a bit of a break from last week’s sweltering spate of weather, and Mayor Adams issued a new warning.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
The economy sagged after stronger than expected 0.6% growth in the first quarter, a figure inflated by companies trying to move product ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s additional tariff onslaught that was announced April 2, two days after the first quarter ended.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
So, how can leaders steer their organizations forward, make smart decisions, and keep employees motivated while battling an onslaught of uncertainty that is constantly shifting the workforce?
—Amy Shoenthal, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The new onslaught comes after a bit of a break from last week’s sweltering spate of weather, and Mayor Adams issued a new warning.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onslaught
Noun
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Due date for individuals and businesses impacted by recent terrorist attacks in Israel.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Education has been under attack in Florida for decades; the dumbing down of our schools and society is notorious.—
Robert Kesten,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Beijing has also softened its regulatory assault on Chinese technology companies and the property sector.—
Jacky Wong,
WSJ,
6 Feb. 2023
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Zelenskyy has warned for weeks that Moscow aims to step up its assault after about two months of virtual stalemate along the front line that stretches across the south and east.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2023
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Since then, his administration has ramped up immigration raids on businesses, threatened widespread deportation, and canceled temporary legal status for more than a million people living in the United States.—
Alexander Kustov,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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In another instance, troops that went with a federal agency conducting a raid at a cannabis farm in Riverside County formed a security perimeter that prevented people from leaving.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Aug. 2025
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Romania was forced to scramble F-16 jets after Russia carried out a strike just half a mile from the NATO nation's territory.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Gurriel then watched a slider for a strike and fouled off a 101.7 mph fastball.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Ukrainian leader's comments about an imminent Russian offensive add to such concerns.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Institute for the Study of War stated that the Russian drone technology has recently made large advances, giving Russia a distinct tactical advantage during its summer offensive.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Onslaught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onslaught. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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