: an especially fierce attack
the tremendous onslaught across the Rhine—
Sir Winston Churchill
Sir Winston Churchill
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: 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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Paul Iddon, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
The Nets had 20 assists to five turnovers in the first half and somehow survived a 25-point onslaught from Scoot Henderson, who missed only once in his first 10 tries.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
There was the Barbie onslaught which saw Warner Bros. and Mattel plastering the iconic doll's branding on products ranging from pool floaties to rugs.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
Happiness is something fans appear to be embracing on Erika these days, with the onslaught of social media negativity subsiding in favor of praise.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Onslaught.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onslaught. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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onslaught
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on·slaught
ˈän-ˌslȯt 
ˈȯn-
: a violent attack
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