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
Ohtani was having a big night before the ninth, doubling twice during an early offensive onslaught that gave the Dodgers (26-13) an 8-3 lead.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
Kenny Holston | Via Reuters The digital advertising market was sunny enough for investors this past quarter, providing what could be a last hurrah before a looming economic storm from President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 9 May 2025
This list is only part of the larger onslaught of executive actions that are attempting to remove fundamental pillars of our free and democratic society.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
One of the reasons people fear the onslaught of AI is that the long-term potential and consequences of it are unclear.
—David Morel, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
Kenny Holston | Via Reuters The digital advertising market was sunny enough for investors this past quarter, providing what could be a last hurrah before a looming economic storm from President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 9 May 2025
This list is only part of the larger onslaught of executive actions that are attempting to remove fundamental pillars of our free and democratic society.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
One of the reasons people fear the onslaught of AI is that the long-term potential and consequences of it are unclear.
—David Morel, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onslaught
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The attack left about 1,200 people dead, and militants captured Alexander and some 250 others to hold hostage. 'Greatest gift': Family of NJ's Edan Alexander heads to Israel as Hamas agrees to release How many hostages remain in Gaza?—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli soldier, was captured while on duty during the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
12 May 2025
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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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On Saturday, an employee at one of Smith’s restaurants shared insight into how operations have changed since the increase in raids.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
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Meanwhile, there’s been a stronger focus on enforcement in the country’s interior, including workplace raids.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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New Jersey Transit service has been suspended Friday as train engineers walked off the job just after midnight amidst a labor strike.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Topline Rail engineers working for New Jersey Transit went on strike early Friday, suspending service for one of the busiest train systems in the country and impacting approximately a hundred thousand riders each day, marking the first major strike to affect the train system in four decades.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Instead, Modi told the public that India’s military offensive had brought Pakistan to its knees to beg for a cease-fire.—
Vaibhav Vats,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
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Israel launched an intensified offensive in Gaza on Sunday, ordering mass evacuations, stepping up airstrikes throughout the territory and killing hundreds of Palestinians, according to Gaza health officials.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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“Onslaught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onslaught. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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