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
The onslaught of games during this group stage has meant the day’s action often starts with lunch and is still going long after much of the country is asleep.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Jey slipped outside of the ring to avoid the onslaught, but Oba remained in hot pursuit.
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Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Poles opened their homes to millions of Ukrainian refugees escaping Russia’s onslaught in early 2022, and the NATO member has remained steadfast in its military support for Ukraine and its deeper integration into the European community.
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Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
As medetomidine spreads across the country, jails that are still inadequately prepared to treat opioid withdrawal alone could face an onslaught of severe cases.
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Hannah Harris Green,
STAT,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for onslaught
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Jey slipped outside of the ring to avoid the onslaught, but Oba remained in hot pursuit.
—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Poles opened their homes to millions of Ukrainian refugees escaping Russia’s onslaught in early 2022, and the NATO member has remained steadfast in its military support for Ukraine and its deeper integration into the European community.
—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
As medetomidine spreads across the country, jails that are still inadequately prepared to treat opioid withdrawal alone could face an onslaught of severe cases.
—
Hannah Harris Green,
STAT,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for onslaught
Recent Examples of Synonyms for onslaught
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The British Army also provided protection from attacks by Native American tribes, giving many settlers little reason to support a rebellion.
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Twice in recent days, the United States has launched retaliatory strikes on Iran following drone attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Indeed, the administration’s assault on Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act intensifies the damage.
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Williams had an extraditable warrant out of Suffolk County, New York, on multiple charges including burglary, strangulation and assault.
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Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia’s position on Ukraine remains unchanged, insisting that Russian troops are continuing their front-line offensive.
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The move reflects the success of elite drone formations such as Rubicon, which helped blunt Ukraine's offensive into Russia's Kursk region by using drones to disrupt frontline logistics.
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The June 19 raid of the EZ-8 Motel focused on three rooms that were allegedly rented out by operators of a prostitution ring.
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Netanyahu noted that his brother Yoni was killed in the raid.
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Five of the men face up to three years in prison and/or fines of up to $10,000, prosecutors said, while Castorena faces up to six years in prison and/or fines of up to $10,000 due to a prior strike offense.
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Under the law, moral offenses — including adultery and same-sex relations — can carry penalties of up to 100 lashes.
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Ukraine has every right to attack Russia’s military infrastructure that sustains its aggression.
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Issues could include insomnia, aggression, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to psychotropic medication and exacerbation of existing mental illness -- like anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.
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The union would have to give a 10-day notice before a strike can begin.
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
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“Onslaught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onslaught. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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