as in processes
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 Synonyms for onrushes
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The other prohibits using threats, coercion or fraud in certain voting processes.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026 -
These firms help individuals and families with immigration petitions, deportation defense, asylum, green cards and citizenship processes, tailored to Texas-specific legal and enforcement dynamics.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone
February 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2026
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Recent advances in language processing allow computers to digest vast and rapidly expanding bodies of medical research.—
Chris Pope,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The scientists noted that RHIC’s experiments drove advances in superconducting magnets, particle detectors, data storage, and high-performance computing.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Saks Global will close more stores as its bankruptcy restructuring progresses.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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Letter writer kept cancer diagnosis private to avoid people’s reactions, but that plan is faltering as illness progresses.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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There were then three processions at the start of the installation, which included honored guests, congregation leadership and several bishops, WNYW reported.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Modi’s Tianjin outreach and the processions to Trump’s court in Washington reflect this broader recalibration.—
Pratap Bhanu Mehta,
Time,
15 Jan. 2026
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This is not complicated or challenging music, and at times the chord progressions are simple enough to make one yearn for a bit more spikiness.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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And the Rams were able to make some adjustments later in the game, either with running backs picking up pressures or Stafford going through his progressions faster.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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According to Chinese experts, such events highlight the country’s technological prowess and advancements in robotics, including their applications.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Despite significant advancements in medical research, a troubling disparity persists in funding allocated to women-specific medical research.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Spurs are not expected to be major players for the biggest name still (possibly) on the market — Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, who remains an undetermined level of disgruntled with the goings on around the Bucks.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Homegrown has been a staple in the midfield since the early goings of 2024, but desires a move to Europe, according to Smith.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Onrushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onrushes. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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