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
Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha kept Spain at bay in the first half despite an onslaught of shots.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Iran surely would — after the assassination of its supreme leader and much of its top security cabinet, together with the onslaught against its conventional arsenal — want a nuclear weapon more than ever.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
The tumor microenvironment allows cancer to withstand an onslaught from a body’s natural immune defenses.
—Charles J. Dimitroff, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
So far, though, the onslaught of diners shows no signs of slowing.
—Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Iran surely would — after the assassination of its supreme leader and much of its top security cabinet, together with the onslaught against its conventional arsenal — want a nuclear weapon more than ever.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
The tumor microenvironment allows cancer to withstand an onslaught from a body’s natural immune defenses.
—Charles J. Dimitroff, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
So far, though, the onslaught of diners shows no signs of slowing.
—Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onslaught
Noun
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The Kerch road and rail crossing, opened by Putin in 2018, has been the target of previous Ukrainian attacks.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Two other individuals survived that attack, the military said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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According to Holtz, Whittingham was charged with murder, first-degree assault, first-degree assault on an elderly person and home invasion.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
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Atanas Hristev, 44, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon late last month, according to court records.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Tech companies have turned on the charm offensive in a bid to turn the tide.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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At the heart of the battle will be Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint) and his fleet, fighting to repel the offensive led by Tyland Lannister (Jefferson Hall) and the forces of the Triarchy.—
Francesca Pellegrini,
Vanity Fair,
22 June 2026
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Trump’s immigration team vows that more raids are forthcoming.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Authorities say Wednesday night's raid is part of a longer-term plan with more operations expected in the weeks ahead, before a third phase, which will focus on getting people who are struggling with addiction into treatment.—
Amanda Starrantino,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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As its offense gained confidence, Scotland turned away two more Moroccan scoring bids, with Hendry sliding to deflect a Sabiri dangerous shot off the crossbar and Gunn rejecting an El Khannouss header off a corner kick.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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The ceiling of this roster is one where Flagg has the ball in his hands, initiating the offense as a point forward.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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This time in the ring, Louis was supported by white and Black Americans alike, who were more unified against German aggression as World War II loomed.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Twelve years later, there’s more salt and pepper in Rogen’s beard and more vinegar in his demeanor; the let-it-all-hang-out comic boisterousness of his Judd Apatow days has hardened into a shell of middle-aged aggression.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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The Three Lions finally broke through in the 85th minute as Marcus Rashford made a defender miss after fielding a cross and then delivered the strike past Livakovic to finally ice the game.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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The love only grew with each of Messi’s brilliant strikes.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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“Onslaught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onslaught. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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