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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Reforms like Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution and Zero-Base Budgeting demanded that all federal agencies and initiatives define outcomes in advance and justify expenses with quantifiable projections.—
Time,
Time,
30 July 2025
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For instance, Steve Maggard, Cone Denim president, said the needle and laundry cost is lower in Asia, but there’s less flexibility and purchasing decisions must be made further in advance.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The sheriff’s department announced the route of a procession planned for Friday afternoon to honor the three deputies killed in the explosion.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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According to the outlet, the King’s youngest son, Prince Harry, is expected to walk side by side with his brother at the forefront of the processions through the streets of London.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
17 July 2025
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That process requires two consecutive sessions of the General Assembly to pass identical language, which would then have to be approved by voters via ballot referendum in the following election.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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How To Sign Up With DraftKings Promo Code Start the sign-up process by clicking here or on any of our other links.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Barcelona are open to a mutual termination of his contract, but there has been no progress in those discussions.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Focus on what’s in your control: your mindset, habits and daily progress.—
Sandra Balogun,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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But there has to be some level of progression without diluting the iconic-ness of Wednesday.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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But more so just to get that first one done, so that the progression can carry on, that’s the most exciting thing.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Some Western governments have previously linked Iran's space program to ballistic missile advancement, and this latest test is expected to factor into ongoing diplomatic discussions, including those related to Iran's nuclear program.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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This clearly demonstrates both innovative leadership and potential vulnerability for future advancements.—
Russell Sarder,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Onrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onrush. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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