: an especially fierce attack
the tremendous onslaught across the Rhine—
Sir Winston Churchill
Sir Winston Churchill
also
: something resembling such an attack
an onslaught of technological changes
Employers are expecting an onslaught of recent college graduates.
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an onslaught by the enemy
the massive onslaught of enemy troops caught the country by surprise
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
The deadly onslaught raised questions about future high-profile events in New Orleans, most notably the Super Bowl, which is set for Feb. 9 at the Superdome.
—Jesse Kirsch, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
The episode is a testament to the show’s ability to pack a ton into 22 minutes — not just classic bits, which the episode has plenty of, like Homer’s Jack Nicholson quote onslaught, but the story itself.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
For the past year and change, companies have faced an onslaught from conservative activists, leading many businesses to go silent about their climate efforts.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Onslaught.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onslaught. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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onslaught
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on·slaught
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ˈȯn-
: a violent attack
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