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
CIOs responded to the onrush of generative AI by seeking out in specialized books, in paper or digital form.
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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
Every scene feels short — every mishap proceeds amid an onrush of too much going on.
—K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 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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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
Every scene feels short — every mishap proceeds amid an onrush of too much going on.
—K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 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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Faculty members and mentors will have to learn how to replace studying the wide range of management literature with assigning deep dives on leadership tools that have been proven useful as a new way of teaching critical success skills in advance.—
John Rau,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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That creates a problem for the industry, which has to plan at least two years in advance given production timelines.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025
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Thousands of people lined the streets of Israel on Wednesday to pay their respects to Shiri Bibas and her two young sons as their funeral procession made its way to a cemetery in the south of the country.—
Max Butterworth,
NBC News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Nasrallah was laid to rest Sunday in Beirut after the funeral procession, while Safieddine will be buried in his hometown in southern Lebanon.—
BASSEM MROUE,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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This process continues until one movie receives that magical 50% and is deemed the winner.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Now, with the reliance of courts to act as non-political arbitrators continues to be questioned, McConnell offered a warning to the Senate about the need to continue an objective confirmation process.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Ars reported on the progress of Astroscale's ADRAS-J mission last August, soon after the spacecraft flew as close as 50 meters (164 feet) from the H-IIA rocket.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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Conclave star Isabella Rossellini wishes ailing Pope Francis 'a quick recovery' on SAG Awards stage The film seems to argue, though, that progress is inevitable.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Prolonged, elevated cortisol levels or chronic stress can disrupt these processes, leading to inflammation, chronic pain, depression, and even the progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.2 Cortisol levels are meant to slowly decline throughout the day.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Two consecutive winning seasons that include a 2023 World Series appearance and the progression of several key prospects have brought the Diamondbacks to a point where continued success is expected.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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Provides opportunities for career advancement through visibility.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Onrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onrush. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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